It is estimated that about a third of patients with lupus will develop nephritis which requires medical evaluation and treatment.
Lupus nephritis is an important and potentially serious symptom of lupus.
There are very few signs or symptoms of lupus nephritis. It does not produce pain in the abdomen or back, nor does it cause pain or burning during urination. This puffiness is often the first symptom of lupus nephritis noted by the patient. The clinical course of lupus nephritis is highly variable. Often findings of lupus nephritis is highly variable.