Treatment:

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.

See also:

• Chronic kidney failure
• Nephrotic syndrome

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 supplements

See also: Kidney disease - diet

Expectations (prognosis):

More than half of those with focal or segmental glomerulosclerosis develop chronic kidney failure within 10 years.

Complications:

• Chronic kidney failure
• End-stage kidney disease
• Infection
• Malnutrition
• Nephrotic syndrome

Calling your health care provider:

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