Does FSGS Make You Thirsty

FSGS, or Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis refers to a condition in which parts of the kidney called glomeruli become scarred. People with FSGS often show no signs or symptoms of the disease unless progressive damage to the kidneys severely interferes with the normal kidney functions. Patients who have massive loss of renal function or Renal Failure will present excessive thirst. How to manage this problem?

When you feel thirsty, you may have a craving or desire to drink something. This is indicated by dryness in the throat and the mouth. Continued parched throat can cause dizziness and giddiness.
Therefore, it is necessary for you to take effective measures to deal with your thirsty. The following are some suggestions, and we hope that they can be helpful for you.

Firstly, restrict the intake of salt, since much salt intake will aggravate your frequency of thirst. Your kidneys have been damaged, so their function of removing fluid is impaired. Drinking much water will increase your risk for getting waster retention, which will aggravate the swelling or edema.

As for the specific amount of water, you are recommended to talk with your doctor or consult our online experts.

Secondly, you are advised to keep away from spicy foods like chilies, curry and hot sauces, etc.
Besides, it is necessary to have a low-protein diet and limit the intake of high-protein foods like beans and bean products. In addition, high potassium foods (like oranges, bananas, tomatoes, potatoes, peanuts), high phosphorus foods (like seafood), and fatty, greasy, and simulating foods (like beef, mutton, crabs, garlic, onions, parsley, wine, coffee, etc) should also be avoided. Stop smoking and drinking alcohol in order to have a better recovery of kidney function.