Kidneys contain millions of glomeruli for filtration. They are working as the
a coffee filter and keep the valuable cells and protein in the blood and remove
the excess water, salt as well as the waste products. FSGS refers to some
glomeruli have been damaged and scarred in the kidneys. When the kidneys have
broken in tissues, the valuable substances will be leaked from the blood. So
people would have severe proteinuria, hypoproteinemia, swelling and
hyperlipidaemia. When people get two or more symptoms above, they develop
nephrotic syndrome.
How is FSGS diagnosed?
From the information above, we can know that nephrotic syndrome can be
diagnosed only by the symptoms. As long as patients have these certain signs,
they are patients with nephrotic syndrome. However, FSGS need a very accurate
test—biopsy to see the specific situation where the glomeruli are in. From the
test report of biopsy, people would be diagnosed with FSGS if less than 50% of
glomeruli are scarring.
How is FSGS treated?
FSGS is a serious kidney disease that needs a comprehensive treatment in
regular treatment. Usually the treatment contains:
Immunosuppressive agents to suppress immune system
Diuretics and low-salt diet help remit edema
Medications for reducing high blood pressure
Statins to lower cholesterol level
However, all these treatments are not enough to deal with FSGS. Immunotherapy
gives other treatments to repair kidneys. For example, Micro-Chinese Medicine
Osmotherapy is used to regulate immune system and keep them functioning to
protect kidney cells. And Immunotherapy can supply healthy kidney tissues to
increase kidney function greatly. So apart from the common treatment, patients
are suggested to take immunotherapy to treat FSGS from the root.
