How to Treat Refractory Proteinuria for FSGS Patients

How to treat refractory proteinuria for FSGS patients? It may be a genetic problem that urinary protein cant fall down. When kidney patients have massive proteinuria, especially those with more than 3.5g/24h proteinuria, steroids are often...

Diagnostic Value and Clinical Significance of FSGS Subtype in IgA Nephropathy

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) was first described by Fahr in 1925. FSGS is common in pathological changes of IgA Nephropathy (IgAN). IgANs Oxford study showed that at least one FSGS glomerulus was present in 76% of biopsy specim...

FSGS Are More Likely to Recur After Living Donor Kidney Transplant

FSGS are more likely to recur after living donor kidney transplant. Focal Segmental Glomerular Sclerosis (FSGS) is a common cause of steroid-resistant Nephrotic Syndrome, and approximately 50% to 70% of patients will eventually progress to...

What if Steroids Don’t Take Effect for FSGS Patients

There was a kidney patient. He was diagnosed with FSGS. After about 70 days treatment, his proteinuria was not reduced at all. What if steroids dont take effect for FSGS patients? Read on to learn more information. Focal segmental glomerulo...

Chinese Medicine Treatments Are Given To FSGS

FSGS (Focal Segmental Glomerulonephritis) is a rare disease that attacks the kidneys filtering units (glomeruli) causing serious scarring which leads to permanent kidney damage and even failure. Then timely treatment becomes necessary. Chin...

Is FSGS Reversible

It is well known that the progression of FSGS can be improved or stabilized with different treatments, but a growing body of research suggests that FSGS can even be reversed. Current treatments, particularly renin-angiotensin system inhibit...

How Many Years Can You Live with FSGS

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a relatively common renal disease. Although several risk factors are known, we do not yet know why FSGS develop in most people. To make a definite diagnosis of FSGS, you must have a renal biopsy....

Is FSGS Curable

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) can result in urinary protein loss and eventually scar formation of renal glomerular filters, leading to permanent kidney disease in children and adults. It affects kidney function by damaging the t...

Can Kalonji Seeds Treat FSGS

Kalonji produces a fruit with seeds that are used as a flavorful spice in many cuisines. Besides, it is also known for its medical properties. Well then, can kalonji seeds treat Focal Segmental Glomerulonephritis (FSGS)? The following are s...