Lupus Nephropathy
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Lupus nephropathy is the kidney involvement that can occur in people with lupus, a disease in which the defense system attacks the body's own tissues, including the kidney glomeruli.
Which specialist treats it? The nephrologist is the one who evaluates how the kidney is working and follows this complication, in coordination with the team that treats the lupus.
How it presents: You may notice swelling in the legs or face, foamy urine or urine with color changes, elevated blood pressure and fluid retention in the body.
When to consult? In those living with lupus, monitoring kidney health is especially important to detect changes in time. If swelling, changes in the urine or high blood pressure appear, it is advisable to reach out to a professional to check kidney function with the attention it requires.
Data on 91 doctors who treat lupus nephropathy
Which specialist treats lupus nephropathy?
Lupus nephritis, a kidney complication of lupus, should be evaluated by a nephrologist, a specialist in managing kidney involvement in this disease. Consult this specialist if you have lupus and notice changes in your urine.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in lupus nephropathy
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Roberto Galindo Lopez
Dr. Dulce Paola Grajales Garcia
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Octavio Rene García Flores
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Frequently asked questions
What is lupus nephropathy?
Lupus nephropathy is the kidney involvement that can occur in people with lupus, a disease in which the defense system attacks the body's own tissues, including the kidney glomeruli.
Which doctor treats lupus nephropathy?
Lupus nephritis, a kidney complication of lupus, should be evaluated by a nephrologist, a specialist in managing kidney involvement in this disease. Consult this specialist if you have lupus and notice changes in your urine.