SLE causes harm to the skin, joints, kidneys, and brain. What causes SLE is unknown. Some people with SLE may have no symptoms of kidney disease. However, lupus nephritis may cause weight gain, high blood pressure, dark urine, or swelling around the eyes, legs, ankles, or fingers. Diagnosis may require urine and blood tests and x-rays of the kidneys.
Treatment depends on the symptoms.
Medicines can decrease swelling, lower blood pressure, and decrease inflammation by suppressing the immune system. The patient may need to limit protein, sodium, and potassium intake. CHID is a database produced by health-related agencies of the Federal Government. This database provides titles, abstracts, and availability information for health information and health education resources. To obtain this information you may view the results of the automatic search on Lupus Nephritis.