What are the Causes of Focal Segmental Glomerulonephritis (FSGS)

Focal Segmental Glomerulonephritis (FSGS) is a renal disorder, in which scar tissue covers some sections of glomeruli. These scars can damage glomerular basement membrane and lead to nephrotic syndrome, Chronic Kidney Disease and End Stage Renal Disease. Then what are the causes of FSGS on earth. What can people do to prevent the occur of FSGS and prevent the further kidney damage. Through these article, patients can get a lot.

Primary causes of FSGS

Primary causes of FSGS means that doctors have not found its underlying causes. Usually, it presents as nephrotic syndrome. However, there are several currently genetic reasons which are associated with FSGS.

Secondary cause of FSGS

Secondary cause of FSGS means that it is associated with the other disorders.
1. Infections, including HIV, Hepatitis B and Parvovirus.

2. Diseases, such as massive obesity, sickle cell nephropathy and congenital cyanotic heart disease.

3. The damage to glomeruli. There are thousands of tiny filters in kidneys, called glomeruli, which overworks to push their limits by other diseases.

No matter primary or secondary FSGS causes, it is sure that FSGS results from the damage of glomerular basement membrane. What we can do is to repair the impaired glomeruli, thus avoids or delay the progress of FSGS (Focal Segmental Glomerulonephrits).


So patients can pay more attention in their daily life to control these factors to inhibit the development of the diseases. And now if you want to know more information about the causes of FSGS, or ask for treatment suggestions, you can contact our online doctors, leave us messages or send email to kidneyhospitalabroad@hotmail.com, we will reply you within 24 hours.