Is FSGS Curable

FSGS (focal segmental glomerulosclerosis) is a disease that affects the kidney’s filtering system causing scarring and loss of large amounts of protein in the urine. It is a cause of nephrotic syndrome in children and adolescents, as well as an important cause of kidney failure in adults. It accounts for a sixth of nephrotic syndrome.

It is normally only diagnosed after a biopsy test of the kidney. What you see under the microscope is that the “glomeruli”, which are the tiny structures which filter the blood to make urine, are scarred.

A person suffering from FSGS may experience edema, hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia and hypertension. In adults it may also present as kidney failure and proteinuria.

Is FSGS curable?

The out come is very variable, and you will need to ask your specialist how thins are likely to be in your case. FSGS may continue for many years, requiring only regular check-ups with blood tests. In some cases, FSGS may go away. When a person get fluid retention with ankle swelling, it is an indication of worsen kidney disease. A lot of people with FSGS may develop end-stage renal failure and receive dialysis or transplantation.

Besides the symptoms, a lot of complications draw patient’s attention. High blood pressure may develop. This damages the kidneys and puts strain on the heart and the rest of the circulation. Therefore, high blood pressure should be treated vigorously. High cholesterol level may occur, requiring diet change and sometimes lowering drugs as well.


“Is FSGS Curable?” All in all, there is not a unique answer to this question. If you are diagnosed with FSGS, we are here to help you!

Treatment for FSGS in Children in China

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!