Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (patient information): Difference between revisions

Jump to navigation Jump to search
No edit summary
No edit summary
Line 62: Line 62:
* Salt-reduced diet
* Salt-reduced diet
* [[Vitamin D]] supplement
* [[Vitamin D]] supplement
==Where to find medical care for Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis?==
http://maps.google.com/maps?q={{urlencode:{{#if:{{{1|}}}|{{{1}}}|map+top+hospital+Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis}}}}&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl

Revision as of 02:35, 29 September 2012

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis?

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis On the Web

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

Images of Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis

Videos on Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis

FDA on Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis

CDC on Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in the news

Blogs on Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis

Directions to Hospitals Treating Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis

Risk calculators and risk factors for Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis is scar tissue that forms in parts of the kidney called glomeruli. The glomeruli serve as filters, helping rid the body of unnecessary or harmful substances. Each kidney has thousands of glomeruli. One glomeruli is called a glomerulus.

"Focal" means that some of the glomeruli become scarred, while others remain normal. "Segmental" means that only part of an individual glomerulus is damaged.

What are the symptoms of Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis?

  • Foamy urine (from excess protein in the urine)
  • Poor appetite
  • Swelling, called generalized edema, from fluids held in the body
  • Weight gain

What causes Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis?

The cause of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis is usually unknown.

The condition affects both children and adults. Men and boys are affected slightly more often than women and girls, and it also occurs more often in African Americans. Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis causes about 20 - 25% of all cases of nephrotic syndrome.

Known causes include:

Diagnosis

The health care provider will perform a physical examination. This may detect tissue swelling and high blood pressure. Signs of kidney (renal) failure and excess fluid may develop as the condition gets worse.

Tests may include:

When to seek urgent medical care?

You should call your doctor if you develop symptoms of this condition, especially if there is fever, pain with urination, or decreased urine output.

Treatment options

Some patients will receive high doses of corticosteroids or a drug called cyclosporine to suppress their immune system.

The goal of treatment is to control the symptoms of nephrotic syndrome and prevent chronic kidney failure.

In general, treatments may include:

  • Antibiotics to control infections
  • Anti-inflammatory medicines to reduce the immune response
  • Dialysis
  • Fluid restriction
  • Kidney transplant
  • Low-fat diet
  • Low- or moderate-protein diet (1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight per day)
  • Medicines to treat high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and high triglyceride levels
  • Salt-reduced diet
  • Vitamin D supplement

Where to find medical care for Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis?

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=map%2Btop%2Bhospital%2BFocal+segmental+glomerulosclerosis&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl