Skip to main content

Before you download

We use your information to keep you updated on kidney health matters of interest to you. We will only ask you once and then you’ll be able to seamlessly download resources as you need. You are free to unsubscribe from our communications at any time.

Find out how we protect your information in our Privacy Policy.

FSGS

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Woman holding and kissing a baby

FSGS is one of the many kidney conditions that are under the umbrella of glomerulonephritis (inflammation of the kidney), which can lead to ‘chronic kidney disease’. FSGS is a kidney condition that affects, initially some (‘focal’) and part of (‘segmental’), glomeruli, which are the tiny filters inside the nephrons in the kidney.

In FSGS, scarring (medically called ‘sclerosis’) develops on small sections of each glomerulus (filter) and this affects the ability of the kidneys to work as they should. FSGS can affect both adults and children. It is slightly more common in males than females.

FSGS can occur for many different reasons. Primary FSGS is when the disease happens on its own without an obvious cause, secondary FSGS is when the disease is caused by another disease, most commonly diabetes, an infection or a drug.

FSGS- what you need to know

Get the latest updates

Get advice on kidney disease, support programs and managing your kidney health.

Find out how we will use your information in our Privacy Policy.