Lupus kidney disease is one of the most serious complications in lupus. There are two terms that describe SLE kidney disease, lupus nephritis and lupus glomerulonephritis. Lupus Nephritis is the more common of the two.

About one-third of people with lupus will develop lupus nephritis. Lupus kidney disease decreases the kidneys’ ability to filter blood. Kidney damage can without showing any signs and symptoms. So, if you have lupus it is important to have you kidney’s checked regularly.

When protein leaks from the kidney, it is eliminated from the body through urine. This loss of protein, caused by kidney disease and lupus, leads to weight gain and swelling. This is because of fluid retention. This swelling generally appears in the feet, ankles, and legs. It is absent in the morning, but will worsen throughout the day. Often, this is the first sign (if any) that is noticed. Foamy urine is another one of the lupus kidney disease symptoms. Most of…