Rising Cases of Deadly Kidney Failure Trigger Alert in Japan, Observed Primarily in COVID-Vaccinated Individuals
Japan Issues Alert Over Rising Kidney Failure Cases Tied to COVID-19 Vaccines
A warning has been issued by Japan after scientists from top research institutions discovered direct links between COVID-19 mRNA vaccines and surges in severe kidney failures.
Led by Dr. Yukako Umezawa, a professor at Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital, a team of researchers examined alarming spikes in the onset or relapse of glomerular diseases, a condition that causes damage to the kidneys.
This condition attacks the kidneys' tiny filtering units called glomeruli, where blood is cleaned, often going undetected for years as it causes no symptoms until damage becomes apparent. It can lead to health issues such as high blood pressure, nephrotic syndrome, chronic kidney disease, kidney failure, and, in some cases, death.
Dr. Umezawa's team fears a "ticking time bomb" situation within the vaccinated population because many may be unaware they have developed glomerular disease following an mRNA injection. Their study, published in the medical journal Cureus, found that mRNA vaccines can trigger and worsen immune-mediated renal conditions.
The researchers analyzed 30 adult Japanese patients presenting with hematuria or proteinuria following vaccination from January 2021 to December 2022. In 26 of these cases, definitive diagnoses were made via kidney biopsy, supplemented with serum, urine, and eGFR measurements. The findings reveal that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines may have triggered 26 new diagnoses of glomerular disease and three relapses of IgA nephropathy (IgAN) post-vaccination. All of these cases involved mRNA-based COVID-19 injections, with the majority (73%) receiving a Pfizer-BioNTech shot and the rest, a Moderna jab.
This study adds to a growing body of literature indicating post-mRNA vaccine autoimmune phenomena, particularly kidney-related complications. The findings contribute to mounting concerns over the potential long-term damage caused by the vaccines.
Additional data suggests the presence of autoimmune kidney disease manifestations following SARS-CoV-2 vaccination, with one case reporting systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with kidney involvement in a patient with pre-existing polycystic kidney disease, hinting at the vaccines' role in triggering autoimmune renal complications.
The warning marks another concern for the safety of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, as reports of adverse events accumulate, particularly regarding potential long-term health issues. It is crucial for individuals to exercise vigilance and seek medical attention if experiencing any unusual symptoms after vaccination.
- The study published in the medical journal Cureus suggests that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines can trigger and worsen chronic kidney diseases, such as glomerular diseases.
- The researchers' findings indicate a potential link between mRNA vaccines and the development of autoimmune kidney diseases, like IgA nephropathy (IgAN), which can lead to health issues like chronic kidney disease, kidney failure, and high blood pressure.
- Health and wellness advocates are urging individuals to be aware of potential long-term health effects following COVID-19 mRNA vaccination, and to seek medical attention if experiencing unusual symptoms that may indicate the onset or relapse of chronic kidney diseases.
