The Common Complications of FSGS

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure, which also may have some possible complications. Then, do you know the possible complications of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis?

1. Acute kidney failure

The onset of acute kidney failure has close connection with deficiency of renal blood flow and sudden drop of glomerular filtration rate. If treated timely, the condition can be reversed. Otherwise, it may progress into chronic kidney failure.

2. Infections

Infections are the common complications of FSGS, and mostly are respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, etc. And the occurrence is related to loss of protein, malnutrition, immune dysfunction and application of glucocorticoids. If not treated early or poorly controlled, the disorder may relapse easily. In serious case, patients’ life may be threatened. Thereby, great attention should be paid by the patients and doctors.

3. Thrombus

Due to increased blood viscosity, loss of certain proteins and so on, thrombus can come into being. If left uncontrolled, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases may bring great harm to the patients.

4. Malnutrition

As the filtering units became damaged, more and more useful substances like protein will leak into urine. Proteins are good sources of nutrients. And the shortage of protein can make FSGS patients more susceptible to malnutrition. And that’s why children with FSGS may present development delay.


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