Lupus can affect many organs of the body at different times, including the kidneys. While not all people with lupus experience kidney disease, you may feel concerned about this potentially serious issue. For people living with lupus, kidney involvement may be “silent,” at least in the beginning. As such, your doctor may monitor your kidney function on a regular basis. Dr. Kyriakos Kirou, Associate rheumatologist at HSS and co-director of the Lupus and APS Center of Excellence, will discuss these tests, the diagnosis, treatment and research related to lupus and kidney disease.
The SLE Workshop is a monthly support and education program for people with lupus and their loved ones. Learn more about the SLE Workshop: www.hss.edu/SLEWorkshop.asp
Chapters:
Introduction: 0:00
Facts Related to Lupus: 3:17
Immune System: 4:13
Contributing Factors to Autoimmunity 7:19
Types of Inflammation in the Joints: 9:47
Anatomy of the Kidneys: 10:37
Functioning Unit of the Kidney: 11:45
Biopsy of Normal Kidney: 12:53
Diagnosis of Lupus Nephritis: 13:57
Kidney Tests: 15:44
Urine Tests: 17:42
Other Tests: 18:30
Kidney Biopsy: 21:25
Classification on Kidney Biopsy: 23:15
Image of Lupus Nephritis: 24:48
Lupus Nephritis Disease Course: 25:46
Treatment of Lupus Nephritis: 26:34
Potential Side Effects: 29:10
New Drugs for Lupus Nephritis: 32:18
Management for Lupus Nephritis: 36:03
Lifestyle changes: 36:39
Lupus Nephritis and Pregnancy: 37:45
Chronic Kidney Disease: 38:18
Future of Lupus Nephritis: 39:17
Research in SLE: 39:55
Clinical Trails: 40:53
Take Home Message: 43:22