Lupus Glomerular Disease
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Lupus glomerular disease is the kidney involvement that can accompany lupus, a disease in which the body's defense system damages its own tissues. In this case the glomeruli are affected—the tiny units that filter blood within the kidney.
Common symptoms: swelling in the legs or face, protein or blood in the urine, high blood pressure, and sometimes no obvious complaints in the early stages.
Context: it is part of the follow-up for people with lupus, since the kidney is one of the organs that can become involved.
Which specialist treats it? the nephrologist assesses kidney function and the internist coordinates the management of lupus; in children the pediatric nephrologist takes part. If you live with lupus, discussing the state of your kidneys with a professional is part of attentive care.
Data on 616 doctors who treat lupus glomerular disease
Which specialist treats lupus glomerular disease?
Lupus glomerular disease should be evaluated by a nephrologist; an internal medicine physician can follow up on the underlying lupus, and a gastroenterologist may get involved if there's associated digestive involvement. A pediatric nephrologist can manage cases in children. See a doctor if you have swelling, foamy urine, or high blood pressure.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in lupus glomerular disease
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Dr. Brenda Rodríguez Bustos
Dr. Gabriela Berenice Vazquez De la Peña
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Frequently asked questions
What is lupus glomerular disease?
Lupus glomerular disease is the kidney involvement that can accompany lupus, a disease in which the body's defense system damages its own tissues. In this case the glomeruli are affected—the tiny units that filter blood within the kidney.
Which doctor treats lupus glomerular disease?
Lupus glomerular disease should be evaluated by a nephrologist; an internal medicine physician can follow up on the underlying lupus, and a gastroenterologist may get involved if there's associated digestive involvement. A pediatric nephrologist can manage cases in children. See a doctor if you have swelling, foamy urine, or high blood pressure.