PROGNOSIS
The natural history of FSGS varies a great deal. Treatment may cure the disease (remission) in some or at least slow down the progression of the disease. Some individuals may initially respond to therapy but the disease may come back (relapse). Others will continue to slowly lose kidney function over years and may need to be on dialysis or require a kidney transplant.

Source: National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
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The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1987, the clearinghouse provides information about diseases of the kidneys and urologic system to people with kidney and urologic disorders and to their families, health care professionals, and the public. NKUDIC answers inquiries, develops and distributes publications, and works closely with professional and patient organizations and Government agencies to coordinate resources about kidney and urologic diseases. Publications produced by the clearinghouse are carefully reviewed by both NIDDK scientists and outside experts.
NIH Publication No. 03-4358
March 2003