In today's post I'll briefly explain the kidney changes [renal changes] in lupus.Kidney involvement is a very serious involvement in Systemic lupus Erythematosus.It is a very important cause of mortality.
In most individuals suffering from SLE, kidney involvement presents with no symptoms,therefore urinalysis should be ordered in any individual with SLE presenting with no symptoms related to the kidney.
Invovement of the kidney may present with proliferative or membranous forms of glomerulonephritis, or with nephrotic syndrome.
Renal biopsy is a very important investigation in these cases,to to determine the course of treatment.
Usually, due to SLE[kidney involvement] needs to be treated by immunosuppressive drugs[steroids and cytotoxic drugs]
If not treated,it may develop into end-stage renal disease.
For further information,please discuss this issue with your doctor.
If you find the posts helpful please subscribe.
Subscribe in a reader
Read More...
In most individuals suffering from SLE, kidney involvement presents with no symptoms,therefore urinalysis should be ordered in any individual with SLE presenting with no symptoms related to the kidney.
Invovement of the kidney may present with proliferative or membranous forms of glomerulonephritis, or with nephrotic syndrome.
Renal biopsy is a very important investigation in these cases,to to determine the course of treatment.
Usually, due to SLE[kidney involvement] needs to be treated by immunosuppressive drugs[steroids and cytotoxic drugs]
If not treated,it may develop into end-stage renal disease.
For further information,please discuss this issue with your doctor.
If you find the posts helpful please subscribe.
Subscribe in a reader 
Stumble It!
