Lupus nephritis is a type of kidney disease caused when lupus - a systemic autoimmune disease - attacks your kidneys.
Approximately half of adults with lupus will get kidney damage from their condition. Lupus nephritis can ultimately lead to kidney failure.
Symptoms of lupus nephritis include:
- Swelling in your legs, feet, or ankles
- Foamy urine
- High blood pressure
- Joint pain
- Fever
- Muscle pain
- Rash
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Kidney Medicine
For patients with kidney disease, the team at Boston Medical Center offers expert, personalized care for all forms of acute and chronic kidney diseases and specializes in complex …
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Lupus Clinic
The multidisciplinary Lupus Program at Boston Medical Center provides expert diagnosis and the latest treatments for patients with lupus.