Lupus nephritis

Kidney inflammation caused by lupus, which can range from mild to severe.

What it is

Lupus nephritis needs close monitoring because kidney damage can be silent. Treatment aims to quiet the immune response.

Signs people often notice

•Swelling
•Blood or protein in urine
•High blood pressure
•Sometimes reduced kidney function

Who it affects

Affects up to half of people with lupus; more common in men and people of African or Asian origin with lupus.

Questions worth asking your clinician

?How is my kidney function?
?What treatment suits me?
?How often should I be reviewed?

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