What are the Symptoms of Lupus Kidney Disease

Lupus, also called Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (or SLE), refers to a disorder that can affect all parts of the body, such as skin, joints and kidneys, etc. It may develop very slowly and be present for many years. Lupus is mostly detected in young women, but men and older people can get it as well. It is also more common in Asia, Hispanic or Black people than in white people.

Lupus damages parts of the body because antibodies travel in the blood stream and get trapped in the tissues of the body, causing local damage (called glomerulonephritis). The kidneys have a large blood supply, and the filters of the kidneys are very delicate, so the kidneys are affected in some cases, thus causing Lupus kidney disease.

The most common symptoms of Lupus kidney disease can be listed as follows:

◆Joint pain with edema (swelling)

◆Extreme fatigue

◆Unexplained rashes

◆Unexplained rashes that turn to sores, then scar

◆Butterfly (malar) rash across nose and cheeks

◆Anemia (low red blood count)

◆Pleurisy (pain in the chest when deep breathing)

◆Ulcers inside the mouth and nose

◆Photosensitivity

◆Cardiopulmonary disorders (heart/lung)

Normally, when the above symptoms are coupled with other, more suggestive signs, the doctor will consider that you may get affected by Lupus kidney disease. In order to make a further diagnosis of Lupus kidney disease, the doctor may conduct urine tests, physical examination, and kidney biopsy, etc.

Once diagnosed with Lupus kidney disease, you should receive effective treatment. The earlier, the better. If you still have questions about symptoms or treatment of Lupus kidney disease, feel free to contact us online. It is our pleasure to help you.

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