FSGS (“focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis” or just “focal sclerosis”) is scarring within the kidney that can only be seen clearly under the microscope. Therefore 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 (or “sclerosed”).
if left untreated, following complications may follow:
1. High blood pressure may develop. This damages the kidneys and puts a strain on the heart and the rest of the circulation. Therefore high blood pressure should be treated vigorously.
2. If there is a lot of protein in the urine, the cholesterol level may be very high, requiring a special diet and sometimes cholesterol lowering drugs as well.
3. As noted above, kidney failure may sometimes occur. If so, it develops slowly, so you need not be concerned about a sudden change in your condition overnight.
4. If there is fluid retention with ankle swelling, this may get worse.
5. In some cases kidney failure develops, leading to the question of dialysis or transplantation.
Causes
It seems that the general cause of FSGS is immunological. That is, the antibodies and white blood cells we have to fight off infection cause some damage to our own bodies by mistake. In FSGS any damage is usually only in the kidneys, so the rest of you should be alright. In a few cases the condition seems to run in families, but this is uncommon.
Symptoms of FSGS
The Sympotoms are fifferent from case to case. In many cases there are no symptoms, but the damage to the glomeruli causes some protein to appear in the urine. Therefore a routine medical check may pick this up. In some cases the level of protein loss can be very high and fluid retention with ankle swelling may occur. In other cases kidney failure can develop which may give tiredness or sickness if kidney failure is very advanced.
Diagnosis
• Conventional tests: urine test, blood test, and kidney biopsy.
• Immune special examination and diagnosis
– Kidney damage tests. Checking items include: UTP, U-malb, U-TRF, U-IGG, β 2-microglobulin, α1-microglobulin, α2-macroglobulin, κ light chain, λ light chain, U- NAG, U-GGT, and Uosm.
– Urinary protein electrophoresis.
– Selective urine protein index (SPI).
– Complement in blood serum test. This test include C3, C4, CH50, C3B, etc.
– Toxins in blood test. Checking items include: BUN, Creatinine, UA, β 2-microglobulin, Cyc C, RBP, HCY, and PTH.
Treaments
Our expert team has the first-rate expertises and lot of experience in treating FSGS. We use several Traditional Chinese Medicine combinations specially tailored to each conditions. These latest and advanced therapies for FSGS does not has side effects on your body and they are developed in China and only available in China. If you or your beloved one are diagnosed with FSGS, welcome to contact with our kidney doctors for the best treatment options in our hospital. Depending on the severity of your kidney damages. our experts will suggest you some of following therapies to treat your kidney disease.
Blood Detoxifying and Function Rebuilding Therapy
As the latest treatment for FSGS. Blood Detoxifying and Function Rebuilding Therapy not only relieve the symptoms but also treat kidney disease from the root cause. Blood Detoxifying and Function Rebuilding Therapy has three therapy processes:
a. detoxify and clean your blood
b. supplement the blood with necessary nutrition
c. restore the blood and kidney functions.
Feel free to contact us to see whether your condition is suitable for Blood Detoxifying and Function Rebuilding Therapy?
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy is a promising new kidney disease treatment that stimulates a patient’s immune system so it is able to fight diseases. This treatment combines traditional chinese medicine and western medicine. Its aim is to cure kidney disease by rebuilding the normal balance of patient’s immune system. So far the treatment effects are satisfactory
Based on an accurate diagnosis. the therapy includes Five treatment prcoesses of which some steps will be recommended to you according to your special conditions. Welcome you to discuss with our doctors for details and for options.
Superfine Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy
It is solely natural Traditional Chinese Medicine remedy which is applied externally with no adverse effects to human body. It is charaterised by efficient effects – usually patients show symptoms releasing after one week treatment.
Activated Superfine Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy dredges blood vessels, release inflammation and coagulation, and degrade harmful materials like immune complexes and extracellular matrix., etc. Welcome to make an appointment with our renowned experts to get yourself evaluated for this therapy.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Other Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) choices such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, food therapy, massage, cupping, etc may also be included in your treatment plans for your better recovery from FSGS, and some patients respond very well to some items. Please talk with our Chinese medicine Specialists to see what you may need for your conditions.