Does FSGS always lead to kidney failure?
Not always, but it can progress and needs treatment.
Diagnostics
FSGS: focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
What FSGS is, its causes, and how it is treated.
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Short Answer
FSGS is a pattern of kidney scarring in the filters that causes protein leak and can progress. It is confirmed by biopsy and treated with blood pressure control and immunosuppression.
Medical Facts
- FSGS scars parts of the kidney filters.
- It can be primary or secondary to other conditions.
Treatment or Donation Options
- Confirm with a kidney biopsy.
- Follow treatment for protein leak and blood pressure.
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