{"id":28692,"date":"2024-04-12T12:22:02","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T16:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nephcure.org\/?page_id=28692"},"modified":"2025-12-11T08:17:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T13:17:00","slug":"nefropatia-por-igm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nephcure.org\/es\/intro-to-rkd\/types-of-rkd\/igm-nephropathy\/","title":{"rendered":"Nefropat\u00eda IgM (IgM)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Home<\/a><\/span> \/ Intro to RKD<\/a><\/span> \/ Types of RKD<\/a><\/span> \/ IgM Nephropathy (IgM)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n
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IgM Nephropathy<\/strong> (IgM)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

IgM Nephropathy is an autoimmune disease that affects the filters (gomeruli) of the kidneys. <\/em>IgM is an immunoglobulin, which is a part of an individual\u2019s healthy immune system. Immunoglobulin M is an antibody produced by B cells and is normally the first antibody to respond and attack an infection in the body. When an individual has IgM Nephropathy, the immunoglobulin M creates an immune complex and is deposited in the mesangium of the kidney. This inflammation of these deposits damage the kidneys filters causing protein and sometimes blood to leak out of the kidneys and into the urine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medically reviewed by Dr. J. Ashley Jefferson, M.D<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Who Gets IgM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Scientist have not found the cause of the defective IgM immunoglobulin in patients who suffer from IgM Nephropathy. It is likely to have both genetic and environmental components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Signs and Symptoms<\/h3>\n\n\n
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IgM Nephropathy presents with Nephrotic Sydrome and symptoms may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n