Are My Numb Feet Related to My FSGS

I am a FSGS patient. Recently I often have numb feet. Are my numb feet related to my FSGS? FSGS is a very severe kidney disease that can cause many symptoms, one of which is numb feet. Go on reading, you will get more corresponding information.

How does FSGS cause numb feet?

-When your kidney function begins to decline, waste gradually builds up in the blood. Those waste may impair nerves, leading to numbness.

-Anemia is a very common complication of FSGS. Anemia means there are not enough red blood cells to transport oxygen and nutrient. The nerves are compressed when lack of oxygen. And then all sensation in the affected areas are cut off. Numbness occurs.

-Steroids are the common used drugs to control proteinuria. They have many side effects if used for long term. You numbness may be related with the medicine.

Besides, low calcium level, high phosphorus level, high potassium level, infection and so on can also give rise to numbness.

How to deal with numb feet related with FSGS?

If you have numb feet, you should talk with your doctor to find the cause of numb feet and then suit the remedy to the case. But only when you improve kidney function can you get rid of numb feet. There are a set of treatment consisted of Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy, Medicated Foot Bath, Mai Kang and decoction, which can help you achieve the goal. They can increase blood flow into the kidneys to prevent further damage. They can also remove stasis and detoxify the blood to improve blood circulation. Moreover, they can expel inflammatory factors from the kidneys. In a good blood environment, the damaged kidneys can repair themselves to certain extent. If you want to improve kidney function further, you can use biotherapy.

Early treatment is needed for FSGS patients to control numb feet, in case that it causes further damage to your body. With the help of online doctor, you will learn more information.

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