Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis is scar tissue in the filtering unit of the kidney. This structure is called the glomerulus. The glomeruli serve as filters that help the body get rid of harmful substances. Each kidney has thousands of glomeruli.
Primary FSGS can present acutely with overt nephrotic syndrome characterized by hypoalbuminemia and edema. However, primary FSGS can also present insidiously with less dramatic manifestations, possibly related to the underlying histologic variant. The diagnosis of primary FSGS is confirmed by a renal biopsy that reveals the morphologic features mentioned above plus diffuse (greater than 80 percent) effacement of the foot processes by electron microscopy.
The condition affects both children and adults. It occurs slightly more often in men and boys. It is also more common in African Americans. Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis causes up to a quarter of all cases of nephrotic syndrome.
What are the symptoms
FSGS can also cause abnormal results in two different routine laboratory tests ordered by your doctor. The first is a test of kidney function called “creatinine." It is measured by taking a blood sample. Everyone has a certain amount of a substance called creatinine floating in his or her blood. This substance is always being produced by healthy muscles, but since the kidneys constantly filter it out the level of creatinine stays low. When the filters become damaged, the level of creatinine left in the blood goes up. A higher level of creatinine alerts the doctor that the kidneys aren’t filtering as well as they should.
The second test is for protein in your urine. Urine normally contains only a very small amount of protein. It is just too big to pass through the filters. But when the filters become scarred or damaged, they can “leak” protein into the urine. If a doctor finds too much protein in your urine, it usually means something is wrong with the filters. Some people with a large amount of protein in their urine say that their urine looks “foamy”, like bubbles built up in dishwater.
None of the above symptoms, or even all of them together, is specific for FSGS. If you or your doctor are concerned about FSGS, the only way to know for sure is to have a kidney biopsy.
Traditional Chinese Treatment
However, healthy life and control complications do nothing to the damaged glomeruli. Here, Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy can be a good choice. As a combination of TCM and modern technology, it can not only relive the symptoms but also restore kidney function. For detailed information, you can send us email:kidneyhospitalabroad@hotmail.com and we are glad to help.
Primary FSGS can present acutely with overt nephrotic syndrome characterized by hypoalbuminemia and edema. However, primary FSGS can also present insidiously with less dramatic manifestations, possibly related to the underlying histologic variant. The diagnosis of primary FSGS is confirmed by a renal biopsy that reveals the morphologic features mentioned above plus diffuse (greater than 80 percent) effacement of the foot processes by electron microscopy.
The condition affects both children and adults. It occurs slightly more often in men and boys. It is also more common in African Americans. Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis causes up to a quarter of all cases of nephrotic syndrome.
What are the symptoms
FSGS can also cause abnormal results in two different routine laboratory tests ordered by your doctor. The first is a test of kidney function called “creatinine." It is measured by taking a blood sample. Everyone has a certain amount of a substance called creatinine floating in his or her blood. This substance is always being produced by healthy muscles, but since the kidneys constantly filter it out the level of creatinine stays low. When the filters become damaged, the level of creatinine left in the blood goes up. A higher level of creatinine alerts the doctor that the kidneys aren’t filtering as well as they should.
The second test is for protein in your urine. Urine normally contains only a very small amount of protein. It is just too big to pass through the filters. But when the filters become scarred or damaged, they can “leak” protein into the urine. If a doctor finds too much protein in your urine, it usually means something is wrong with the filters. Some people with a large amount of protein in their urine say that their urine looks “foamy”, like bubbles built up in dishwater.
None of the above symptoms, or even all of them together, is specific for FSGS. If you or your doctor are concerned about FSGS, the only way to know for sure is to have a kidney biopsy.
Traditional Chinese Treatment
However, healthy life and control complications do nothing to the damaged glomeruli. Here, Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy can be a good choice. As a combination of TCM and modern technology, it can not only relive the symptoms but also restore kidney function. For detailed information, you can send us email:kidneyhospitalabroad@hotmail.com and we are glad to help.
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