Stage 4 FSGS, 20% Functioning Kidneys: What to Do

With stage 4 FSGS, and 20% functioning kidneys, what to do? Just wait for dialysis or kidney transplant? Of course not. With timely treatment, it is possible for you to keep both of them far away. Now go on reading to learn more information.

-To pay attention to your diet

Because of declined renal function, waste products and extra fluid can not be filtered out of body timely. Improper diet can worsen the accumulation of those substances so as to make your kidney condition worse. Therefore, it is recommended to follow a renal-friendly diet, for example, low salt and low protein.

-To take part in exercises regularly

In stage 4, you may often feel tired. But you can not stay in bed always. You should do exercises regularly to strengthen your physical condition. But here it is not suggested to do strenuous exercises.

-To select a correct medical treatment

Because of severe kidney damage, it is not enough to only control symptoms. You should take measures to stabilize the disease and prevent it getting worse. Here Toxin-Removing Treatment will be a good choice. It is a systemic treatment, which makes use of Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy, Medicated Bath, Foot Bath, Enema Therapy, Steam Therapy and so on to increase your urine output, improve your bowel movement and make you sweat so as to eliminate more wastes and fluid from body. It can also dilate blood vessels and clear up stasis to ensure blood flow fluent, and then nutrients, vitamins, oxygen, active ingredients of medicine and other essential elements can be transported into nidus to speed up kidney recovery. Moreover, it can regulate the balance of anti-inflammatory cytokines and pro-inflammatory cytokines to reduce renal inflammation and control the disease from getting worse. After about one week’s treatment, swelling will vanish. After about half month’s treatment, proteinuria will reduce. After about one month’s treatment, FSGS will be under control, and renal function will get improved.

What to do for stage 4 FSGS patients with 20% functioning kidneys? The above information is just for reference. If you have any questions, please send emails to dr.leeshirley@gmail.com or chat with whatsapp+8618131101935. Our renal experts will contact you and give you personalized guidance.