Lupus Nephritis (LN) is one of serious complications of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). SLE is an autoimmune disease. This means there is a problem with the body’s immune system.
Under normal circumstances, was diagnosed with lupus nephritis through history, signs and laboratory tests and routine urine test is generally recommended that patients with SLE in order to know whether the patient had
lupus nephritis or not. If abnormal urinalysis results showed that kidney problems, lupus nephritis can be considered at this moment. Sometimes, in order to more clearly understand the pathological classification guidance is more effective treatment, the doctor will recommend biopsy patients, but this still requires from the patient and their families reached.
If you have lupus history and present the following symptoms, you had better go for further tests to see if you have renal damage.
* Foamy urine
* Frequent urination at night
* Cola-colored or tea-colored urine
* High blood pressure
* Swelling
Once you are diagnosed with Lupus Nephritis, you should go for treatment to stop the progression of the disease. The earlier treatment is adopted, the better its prognosis will be.
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