Lupus Nephritis results in the kidney inflammation which takes place because of SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus). It is a disease which affects the immune system of our body. Almost 3 people per 10,000 people suffer from this disease.

Symptoms of Lupus Nephritis include dark urine, weight gain, swelling near the fingers, ankles, eyes or legs or high blood pressure. However, it might also happen that people which are already suffering from SLE might not show any clear signs of kidney disease. In that case, urine and blood tests must be conducted in order to diagnose the disease. If the urine consists of protein or blood then that is the sign of damage to kidney.

Also, presence of excess amount of substances like urea and creatinine in blood might suggest that proper functioning of the kidney is declining. Diagnosis of Lupus Nephritis may also require a kidney biopsy. The process of getting a sample of tissue for the purpose of examination using a microscope is called biopsy. A kidney biopsy is conducted by a doctor by inserting a elongated needing into your skin and helps us in determining the extent of the disease in the body. While treating Lupus Nephritis, the main aim should be improving the function of the kidney. Medications such as mycophenolate mofetil, azathioprine or cyclophosphamide that restrains the immune system can be used. One can also go for kidney transplant or dialysis for controlling the kidney damage.