About Lupus Nephritis

What is Lupus Nephritis?

Lupus nephritis is a kidney disease that occurs often in people who have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), more commonly known as lupus. When lupus causes kidney disease, it is known as lupus nephritis (LN). It occurs when lupus autoantibodies affect structures in your kidneys that filter out waste leading to kidney inflammation. This inflammation of the kidneys can lead to impaired kidney function and sometimes even kidney failure. Common symptoms include:

• Blood in the urine
• Urine that foams due to high protein levels
• High blood pressure
• Swelling of the legs, ankles, or feet

Where can I learn more?

• www.mayoclinic.org/lupus-nephritis
• www.niddk.nih.gov/lupus-nephritis

Mayo Clinic. (n.d.). Lupus nephritis. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lupus-nephritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354335

Mayo Clinic. (n.d.). Lupus nephritis. Retrieved from

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lupus-nephritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354335