What Causes Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis?

Other Kidney Diseases

In some cases, other kidney diseases have the potential to predispose patients to develop focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in the future. For example, certain congenital kidney defects are believed to contribute to a patient's overall risk of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. Patients with kidney reflux, a medical condition in which urine backs up into the kidneys, are also at a particularly elevated risk of developing focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. As a result of this information, it is clear patients who have other kidney diseases should ask their nephrologist about their individual risk of developing focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and about any steps they could take to reduce said risk.