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How to Deal with Swelling in FSGS

2013-01-03 06:44

FSGS swellingSwelling or edema caused by FSGS (Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis) is closely related with proteinuria which is also a symptom of FSGS. In general, the more protein in urine, the more serious the swelling.

Normally, protein exist in blood as a solute, which can help to maintain the balance inside and outside the blood vessels. However, because of FSGS, lots of protein get into urine, as a result of which, osmotic pressure in blood vessels is changed. To maintain balance, fluids ooze into surrounding tissues and therefore causing swelling.

With swelling symptom, FSGS patients need to limit fluid intake slat intake and protein intake; otherwise, it will become more and more serious. For some patients who need to limit fluids intake strictly, they can wet their lips with wet cotton bud when they become extremely thirsty. It is hard to live such a life, but it is necessary.

For swelling caused by proteinuria in FSGS, reducing protein in urine will be helpful for remitting swollen body. Many measures can be taken to alleviate proteinuria, like limiting protein intake, take some oral medicines and repair kidney damages. Among these managements, only repairing kidney damages is an external solution, as protein leaks into urine because of damaged renal tissues.

At present, Immunotherapy is the most advisable treatment for FSGS. If you are interested, you can learn more information about it in our website.


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