Does IgA nephropathy get passed on to offspring?
Disease description:
My father was diagnosed with IgA nephropathy, and he is always worried that this disease might be passed on to his children. Can IgA nephropathy be inherited by offspring?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xinju
IgA nephropathy may be inherited by offspring. IgA nephropathy has a certain genetic predisposition and tends to cluster in families. If parents or close relatives have this disease, the risk of developing it is also increased in their descendants. In addition to genetic factors, the development of IgA nephropathy is also associated with infections, environmental factors, and living conditions.
