Pediatric Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis causes damage to the tiny filters called glomeruli in the kidneys, which can eventually lead to kidney failure.
What are Pediatric Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis?
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis is one of several conditions that can cause kidney problems by damaging the glomeruli (tiny filtering units located inside the kidneys). The glomeruli help the kidneys remove extra water and waste from the body, while keeping the good proteins and other important nutrients. Conditions that affect the glomeruli are called glomerular diseases.
What are the different types of Pediatric Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis?
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis is a type of glomerular disease that causes scarring in the glomeruli. There are two types of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis:
Primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
when the disease has no known cause
Secondary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
when the disease is caused by another condition or medication
What are the signs and symptoms of Pediatric Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis?
In the early stages, there are no symptoms of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. Later symptoms may include:
Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
Itchy skin
Lack of appetite
Low levels of protein in the blood
Shortness of breath
Weight gain
What are the causes of Pediatric Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis?
Primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis has no known cause. Secondary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis may be caused by:
Infection such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Side effects from certain medications
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