2013年7月5日星期五

IgA Nephropathy and Spondylitis

It was reported that IgA Nephropathy patients are more likely to develop spondylitis. Can IgA Nephropathy lead to Spondylitis? Yes, in some case, it is. however, due the individual condition, the answer may differ. if you need a personalized answer, please email basic info and medical condition to kidneyask@hotmail.com.
Immune disorder
According to a new survey, in 40 patients with spondylitis (AS) no evidence for IgA nephropathy was obtained. This conclusion was based on the absence of hematuria and on the inability to find an increased incidence of IgA-containing immunoglobulin deposits in skin biopsies. Increased Clq binding assay was only found in those AS patients with anterior uveitis. In 26% of the skin biopsies perivascular mononuclear cell infiltrates were observed, and immunoglobulin deposits were seen in 65%. These facts suggest that the immunologic system is involved in the pathogenesis of this disease. (Learn About:Can IgA Nephropathy Cause Infertility in Men)
Side Effects of western medications
Chronic intake of western medications is a leading cause of spondylitis. A medicine is only made available to the public if the clinical trials have shown that the benefits of taking the medicine outweigh the risks. To slow down IgA Nephropathy, many patients take chemical medications constantly, which lead to many side effects and some of medicines, such as meloxicam, froben, aceclofenac and etc, may increase the risk of spondylitis. Thereby, if possible, IgA Nephropathy is suggested to treat by herbal remedy or biotherapy.
Stress
Stress can be another factor for spondylitis. IgA Nephropathy progresses slowly, however, patients usually get enough stress with the symptoms presences. The stress also causes stiffness in neck joints and Ashwagandha is the herbs which is beneficial in stress related muscle stiffness. Stress also increases the speed of bone erosion and low bone density. The herbs in joint aid plus are good natural choice.
IgA Nephropathy and Spondylitis seems unrelated tissues to each other. However, the IgA immune disorder, side effects of chemical drugs and stress will causes patients the disease of spondylitis.

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