| One of the most common complication caused by | | | | complications and other form which is the most |
| systemic lupus erythematosus is the kidney infection | | | | common, patients suffer from a mild infection and in |
| known as lupus nephritis. Even though there are not | | | | this way they don't need a special treatment. |
| many signs of lupus nephritis, it is considered to be a | | | | Furthermore, it is important to mention that not all |
| serious form of lupus which may lead to fluid | | | | kidneys affections lead to lupus nephritis. Many |
| retention with weight gain and swelling due to the | | | | symptoms of lupus and even medicines used to treat |
| loss of protein in the urine. Moreover, lupus nephritis | | | | this disease, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory |
| symptoms vary from a person to other; some | | | | drugs may produce kidney problems and may even |
| people may show a severe form of lupus nephritis | | | | cause the loss of kidneys functions and fluid |
| like abnormal findings on urine which may lead to | | | | retention. |