Lupus nephritis history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2], Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [3]
Overview
History
Symptoms
Sufferers of lupus nephritis may or may not have symptoms of kidney disease, but it can manifest itself through:
- Weight gain
- Darker foamy urine
- Swelling around the eyes, legs, ankles or fingers.
Furthermore, patients may suffer from other symptoms of lupus unrelated to kidney function. Such symptoms can include