What Is Lupus Nephritis? Dr. Sunitha Kayidhi, Consultant Rheumatologist

Dr. Sunitha Kayidhi, Consultant Rheumatologist at Continental Hospitals, explains the intricacies of lupus nephritis and its management.
What is lupus nephritis?
Lupus nephritis is kidney involvement in lupus, which affects around 50% of lupus patients. It is considered the most significant organ involvement in lupus.
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Are there any initial symptoms of lupus nephritis?
Initially, there may not be any noticeable symptoms of kidney involvement. Kidney issues are often detected through routine urine examinations during follow-up visits, where loss of protein or albumin in the urine is observed, along with the potential development of hypertension.
What are the signs of advanced lupus nephritis?
When the loss of protein becomes more significant, symptoms such as swelling of the feet (edema), puffiness around the eyes, or foamy urine may develop. These signs indicate more severe kidney involvement.
What tests are conducted to diagnose lupus nephritis?
If symptoms of kidney involvement are present, further investigations like the quantification of protein in the urine may be conducted. To confirm the specific type of kidney disease related to lupus, a kidney biopsy might be necessary.
How is lupus nephritis treated?
Treatment for lupus nephritis depends on the class and severity of the kidney disease, as well as other disease manifestations. Based on these factors, specific medications will be prescribed to manage the condition.
Did You Know?
Kidney involvement in lupus, or lupus nephritis, affects about 50% of lupus patients.
Early detection through routine urine tests can identify signs like protein loss and hypertension.
Advanced lupus nephritis may cause symptoms like swelling of the feet, puffiness around the eyes, or foamy urine.
What is lupus nephritis?
Kidney involvement in lupus, which is significant in around 50% of lupus patients.
Are there any initial symptoms?
Often, there are no initial symptoms, but routine urine tests can detect early signs.
What are the signs of advanced lupus nephritis?
Swelling of the feet, puffiness around the eyes, and foamy urine are key indicators.
What tests diagnose lupus nephritis?
Quantification of protein in urine and a kidney biopsy if necessary.
How is it treated?
Treatment depends on the severity and type of kidney disease, with specific medications prescribed. Early detection and management are crucial.
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