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Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) Symptoms & Complications

In the early stage there will be hypertension, renal tubular dysfunction, but in most cases these symptoms will occur gradually during the progress of the disease.

FSGS: Dehydration And Protein In The Urine

FSGS: Dehydration And Protein In The Urine

Protein in urine (proteinuria) is one common symptom among FSGS patients and it will worsen renal damages and speed up illness progression if left untreated, therefore it is very important to know what will cause or worsen protein in urine...Read More

Does FSGS Cause Nausea And Vomiting

Does FSGS Cause Nausea And Vomiting

Some FSGS patients will have strong digestive system symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, ammonia smell in the mouth especially in the early morning when they get up. We know that typical symptoms of FSGS are proteinuria, he...Read More

Hypertension In Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Hypertension In Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis is one common type of nephrotic syndrome. About half adult FSGS patients will have asymptomatic proteinuria and the other half will have typical symptoms of nephrotic syndrome. Hypertension and renal dysfu...Read More

How to Deal with Swelling in FSGS

How to Deal with Swelling in FSGS

Swelling 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 bloo...Read More

FSGS Facts:What are Some Symptoms of FSGS

FSGS Facts:What are Some Symptoms of FSGS

FSGS (focal segmental glomerulosclerosis), is also known as focal glomerular sclerosis or focal nodular glomerulosclerosis. It is a term of pathological diagnosis and is one type of nephrotic syndrome that mainly occurs among children and y...Read More

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) Symptoms

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) Symptoms

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a severe type of glomerular nephritis. Its symptoms, typically presented as massive proteinuria, edema and high blood pressure, require early diagnosis and proper treatment. If not controlled FSG...Read More

What are Symptoms of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

What are Symptoms of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a one of the common causes of end-stage kidney failure worldwide. It is a latent disease which means kidney damage can occur without being noticed. FSGS is more likely to occur in young males wit...Read More

Proteinuria in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

Proteinuria in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

The diagnosis of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is made on the pattern of pathological change of kidneys under renal biopsy test. Proteinuria is a typical symptom in FSGS. FSGS is a severe kidney disorder. Whether proteinuria can...Read More