Table 1.
Distribution of BC in IgA nephropathy group and the control group.
| Characteristics | IgA nephropathy group (n=203) | the control group (n=64) | P values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 40.1±11.6 | 42.4±18.4 | 0.352 |
| Male (n (%)) | 111 (54.7) | 34 (53.1) | 0.828 |
| Gentleness BC (n (%)) | 32(15.8) | 18(28.1) | 0.027 |
| Yang-deficiency BC (n (%)) | 97(47.8) | 23(35.9) | 0.097 |
| Yin-deficiency BC (n (%)) | 80(39.4) | 23(35.9) | 0.619 |
| Qi-deficiency BC (n (%)) | 114(56.2) | 24(37.5) | 0.009 |
| Phlegm-dampness BC (n (%)) | 90(44.3) | 19(29.7) | 0.038 |
| Dampness-heat BC (n (%)) | 93(45.8) | 16(25.0) | 0.003 |
| Blood-stasis BC (n (%)) | 64(31.5) | 12(18.8) | 0.048 |
| Qi-depression BC (n (%)) | 41(20.2) | 10(15.6) | 0.417 |
| Special diathesis BC (n (%)) | 80(39.4) | 15(23.4) | 0.020 |
| No BC (n (%)) | 4(2.0) | 2(3.1) | 0.587 |