Question 1

what is iga hematuria?

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IgA Nephropathy: Jack: IgA nephropathy is inflammation of kidneys where immunoglobulin IgA deposits in the renal system - patients experience hematuria - blood in urine. The cause is unknown. The kidneys function well however, in some people there is progression to worsening disease. A kidney specialist must oversee care. Sometimes, IgA nephropathy can be is assoc. with rheumatic disease like Ank. Spondylitis.

Question 2

what is iga kappa monoclonal protein?

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MGUS or....: We all have poly(many)clonal immunoglobulins (ig's) such as iga, igg, igm, ige, IgD that help fight infection. Another name of ig's is antibodies. A mono(one)clonal population of ig's is mgus -- monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance -- or related to a more significant problem. Mgus actually be multiple myeloma or be related to another disorder (eg cll, nhl).

Question 3

hi doctors, can you tell me what is iga deficiency and how can it be helped?

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IgA deficiency: or rather selective IgA deficiency, still a rare disease, but the most common type of immunodeficiency, at times associated with IgG subclass deficiency, usually asymptomatic, but can have upper respiratory problems, can be prone to auto-immune diseases, need to be cautious with blood or blood products infusion, if diagnosed or suspected please get evaluated by an allergist/immunologist, take care

Question 4

overheard medical student talking with pediatrician in the hall. what is iga deficiency?

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Antibody deficiency: Immunogobulin a is a type of immune system protein called an antibody.  Iga lines the mucus membranes of the respiratory tract and other areas and helps fight off infections there.  Iga deficiency is the most common antibody deficiency and can result in increased infections, particularly in the respiratory tract.

Question 5

what is an iga heavy chain monoclonal gammopathy?

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Terminology: Unless you meant to say alpha heavy chain monoclonal gammopathy, the term you used does not add up.
Visit this site for info on this topic: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=134&amp;ContentID=121
Wish you good health!

Question 6

what is " lga " or " iga "?

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Immunoglobulin A: One of the classes of antibody molecules, especially important on mucosal surfaces. About 1 person in 500 does not have any IgA and this can be a hassle if these people must be transfused more than once.

Question 7

what is the connection between iga and ibd (crohns, uc)?

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IgA: Immunoglobulin A is produced by intestinal epithelium.  IgA is intended to be secreted into bowel lumen. It can back diffuse into blood and deposit in kidneys, inciting inflammation there.  Crohn s disease increases this potential..

Question 8

what is the significance of iga kappa monoclonal in beta? 36 y.o. with slightly elevated wbc (14-21k) for past year.

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MGUS: This type of protein disorder is difficult to characterize at first, but the good news is that it's not showing the definitive signs of multiple myeloma or one of the other related serious disorders. This needs to be monitored closely, though, by a rheumatologist or immunologist.               Best of luck to you.

Question 9

is a high iga level bad?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: A slightly elevated total IgA level is rarely significant by itself, and may result from recent infection or may just be your personal normal level. If the level so incredibly high that it is greater than all the other blood proteins, or if accompanied by recurrent or severe infections, then it could suggest a problem. If you have further questions, see your doctor or a clinical immunologist.

Question 10

what does a high iga level mean?

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Nothing bad: Iga is the amount of immunoglobulin a and it can be measured in the blood serum and less commonly in the saliva.  While a low amount of serum IgA may predispose some people to recurrent infections, an elevated serum IgA is nothing to worry about.  It means the person is making good amounts of antibody.

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