Lupus Nephritis

Lupus Nephritis

Lupus Nephritis is a serious kidney condition also known as a form of glomerulonephritis caused by Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Most of the common findings that might make the doctor suspicious are protein and blood in the urine.  Unfortunately the only way to make a diagnosis is a Kidney Biopsy in combination with some blood tests.

Percentage of Lupus sufferers that develop Lupus Nephritis

About 50% of those who suffer from Lupus disease have Lupus Nephritis.  It can develop about after a year of being diagnosed with SLE Lupus. What is interesting is that when Lupus patients’ kidneys are biopsied, about 90% have some level of Lupus Nephritis even when no symptoms or signs are present.

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