FSGS (focal segmental glomerulosclerosis) is a kidney disorder that affects
the kidney's filtering system causing scarring and loss of large amounts of
protein in the urine. It is a common cause of nephritic syndrome. FSGS can occur
in adults and children. If your child is diagnosed with FSGS, a new treatment
immunotherapy is recommended which is available in China.
Treatment for FSGS in children – immunotherapy
What is immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy is a comprehensive therapy which is created based on the theory of immunology. It is though that 95% kidney disease including FSGS is caused by the disorder of immune system, meaning the disorder of immune system leads to foreign substances attack the body and if it destroys the kidneys, it is more likely to cause kidney disease. The destroyed part of kidney determines the type of kidney disease. Immunotherapy is characterized by treating FSGS step by step from the accurate diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. It aims to restore kidney and treat FSGS by improving and rebuild the immune system.
How to treat FSGS?
Firstly, accurate diagnosis is a very important. A battery of tests will be
ordered which can provide enough information to the doctors for the evaluation.
Then an experts team will meet and discuss the best treatment plan, according to
the individual condition. There are more than one therapies including
traditional Chinese medicine, medicated bath, varieties of immunosuppressive
drugs with low side effects, Micro-Chinese Medicine. All these therapies target
to alleviate the different symptoms and restore the kidneys.
After the immunotherapy, generally symptoms can be alleviated and kidney
function can be improved in different degree. More important, immune system is
improved so it can help to fight against the diseases.
If you are diagnosed with FSGS, we are here to help you!
