The Health Life Style for Patients with FSGS

What is the life style for patients with FSGS? This is a question which cares patients and their family members most.

For patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a carefully planned diet and healthy living reduce the stress on the kidneys and help slow down the deterioration of the disease. Then, how to nursing care for FSGS patients?

1. Healthy diet. Maintaining a special diet helps decrease the load on the kidneys and also assists in the slowing down the further kidney damage. In general, the recommended diet include food items, that are controlled in protein, sodium, potassium, phosphorus levels. Specific dietary arrangement will depend on the extent of kidney damage.

2. Don′t use substances that may harm your kidneys like alcohol, any kind of tobacco, or illegal drugs. Also, be sure that your doctor knows about all prescription medications, over-the-counter medicines, and herb that you are taking.

3. Lost weight if necessary. Keep a healthy weight can help you manage your blood glucose, control your blood pressure, and lower your risk for kidney disease complications. Talk to your doctor about how much you should weigh. If you are overweight, losing just a few pounds can make a big difference.

4. Regular exercise. This will help you feel better, stronger, and give you more energy. It is important to talk to your doctor about suitable exercise program. Most people with FSGS can benefits from certain type of activities, such as stretching, resistance exercises, and cardiovascular exercise. There are few risks as long as you do them properly and start slowly and gradually progressed.
5. Adjust your work. Kidney disease may affect your ability to do your currant job. For instance, your job may be too difficult or tiring. You may need to look at changes in your hours, job tasks, or the type of work you do. Many persons on dialysis or with transplants are employed, and there are a large number of jobs that are choices for those with FSGS.


Do you have any other questions? You can send an email to the experts in Shijiazhuang Kidney Disease Hospital: kidneyhospitalabroad@homtail.com, or you also can talk it with our online doctor; our experts will reply you as soon as possible.