Is It Normal for FSGS Patients with Hematuria
Lately, a patient said that he was suffering from FSGS (Focal Segmental Glomerular Sclerosis), what’s more, hematuria was occasionally found during his routine urine test. He was very confused. So he asked us “Is it normal for FSGS patients with hematuria?”
Hematuria is a common symptom of FSGS. According to statistics, nearly 50% of FSGS patients show hematuria and in general, microscopic hematuria is more common. Furthermore, many FSGS patients also have some symptoms such as proteinuria, severe swelling, hypertension and so on. Then, what cause hematuria for FSGS patients?
The cause of hematuria for FSGS patients
FSGS is characterized by kidney scarring in a part of glomeruli. The filtration membrane in patients’ glomeruli can filter wastes and toxins out of patients’ body. And it can also keep the nutritions in the body. For patients with FSGS, their glomeruli are damaged and the permeability of filtration membrane may increase, and this leads lots of nutritions to leak out through urine. What’s more, the red cells may also leak out in this process that will cause patents to have hematuria.
How to manage hematuria for FSGS patients
Firstly, patients have to take more rest in the bed. Besides, a healthy diet is also beneficial for managing hematuria for FSGS patients. They should limit intake of protein, salt, meat and others based on their illness condition. However, the diet just prevent disease aggravation. It can not treat hematuria from the root.
Since A certain part of glomerular cells are already damaged, more and more glomerular cells will be involved in if left untreated, and some patients may have kidney failure rapidly. In China, there is a new therapy for treating FSGS kidney disease. It is called Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy.
The therapy, based on Chinese herbs that are from the nature, is an external treatment. With the help of osmotic devices, the effective ingredients of medicines are permeated into kidney by external application, thus we can achieve the goal of eliminating hematuria, repairing the damaged kidney and improving the kidney function.
In a conclusion, hematuria is a common symptom for FSGS patients. However, it is extremely important to manage hematuria. If you have any unclear question about FSGS, hematuria or others, please send an email to kidneyservice@hotmail.com or leave your message below.
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