How are focal glomerulosclerosis and FSGS treated?
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.
