Lupus Nephritis.Lupus nephritis lupus nephritis n. Glomerulonephritis that occurs with systemic lupus erythematosus and is characterized by hematuria progressing to renal failure. is an inflammation of the kidney caused by systemic lupus erythematosus Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Definition Systemic lupus erythematosus (also called lupus or SLE) is a disease where a person's immune system attacks and injures the body's own organs and tissues. Almost every system of the body can be affected by SLE. (SLE SLE systemic lupus erythematosus. SLE abbr. systemic lupus erythematosus Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) ), a disease of the immune system immune system Cells, cell products, organs, and structures of the body involved in the detection and destruction of foreign invaders, such as bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells. Immunity is based on the system's ability to launch a defense against such invaders. . SLE causes harm to the skin, joints, kidneys, and brain. What causes SLE is unknown. Many factors may play a role, including * heredity (a gene passed down by a parent) * infections * viruses * air pollution. Some people with SLE may have no symptoms of kidney disease Kidney Disease Definition Kidney disease is a general term for any damage that reduces the functioning of the kidney. Kidney disease is also called renal disease. . However, lupus nephritis may cause weight gain, high blood pressure, dark urine, or swelling around the eyes, legs, ankles, or fingers. Diagnosis may require urine and blood tests and x-rays of the kidneys. Treatment depends on the symptoms. Medicines can decrease swelling, lower blood pressure, and decrease inflammation by suppressing the immune system. The patient may need to limit protein, sodium, and potassium intake. More information is available from American Lupus Society 260 Maple Court, Suite 123 Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 339-0443 (800) 331-1802 Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. 1300 Piccard Drive, Suite 200 Rockville, MD 20850-4303 (301) 670-9292 (800) 558-0121 E-mail: lupusInfo@aol.com Home page: www.lupus.org./ National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NAMSIC) National Institutes of Health 1 AMS Circle Bethesda, Maryland 20892-3675 NAMSIC has an online publication on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Additional Information on Lupus Nephritis The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse collects resource information on kidney and urologic diseases for the Combined Health Information Database (CHID CHID Combined Health Information Database (NIH) CHID Comparative History of Ideas (University of Washington degree program) CHID Chemicals and Hazardous Installations Division (United Kingdom) ). 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Department of Health and Human Services - the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with health and welfare; created in 1979 Health and Human Services, HHS . Established in 1987, the clearinghouse provides information about diseases of the kidneys and urologic system to people with kidney and urologic disorders and to their families, health care professionals, and the public. NKUDIC answers inquiries; develops, reviews, and distributes publications; and works closely with professional and patient organizations and Government agencies to coordinate resources about kidney and urologic diseases. Publications produced by the clearinghouse are carefully reviewed for scientific accuracy, content, and readability. This e-text is not copyrighted. The clearinghouse encourages users of this e-pub to duplicate and distribute as many copies as desired. |
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