FSGS causes and related diagnostic methods introduced

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a histologic pattern of injury in the kidney that may have multiple different etiologies, including genetic diseases, infection, toxins and obesity, as well as previous injury resulting in hyperfiltration of remaining viable nephrons.

What causes FSGS?
FSGS is “idiopathic,” which means it arises without a known cause, so researchers are actively trying to learn more.
How is FSGS diagnosed?
FSGS is diagnosed with renal biopsy (when doctors examine a tiny portion of the kidney tissue), however, because only some sections of the glomeruli are affected, the biopsy can sometimes be inconclusive.
What can I expect? Will treatment cure glomerulosclerosis?
Glomerulosclerosis is a chronic disease, because the scarred glomeruli cannot be repaired. Treatment can slow the progression of kidney disease. Everyone is different in how they respond to treatment, any complications, and the rate of disease progression. Over time, some patients with glomerulosclerosis gradually get worse until they reach kidney failure, If this occurs, they will need a kidney transplant or dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) to stay alive. Some people respond well to treatment and may live with the disease for many years while being monitored for any signs of change.
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