Why is SLE called lupus?

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Because the location of this rash is the same as the common markings of a wolf, the name “lupus” (wolf in Latin) was given to this disease many years ago. Other skin problems that may happen include large red, circular rashes (plaques), which may scar (called discoid lupus).

What are signs of lupus nephritis?

Signs and symptoms of lupus nephritis include:

Blood in your urine.
Foamy urine (due to excess protein in urine)
High blood pressure.
Swelling in your hands, ankles or feet.
High levels of a waste product called creatinine in your blood.

What is the treatment for lupus nephritis?

Drug therapy Steroids, such as prednisone. Cyclosporine. Tacrolimus. Cyclophosphamide.

What are the symptoms of lupus nephritis?

Symptoms of Lupus Nephritis •Active SLE symptoms: Brain Persistent headaches, memory loss or confusion. Mouth & Nose Sores Lungs/Heart Shortness of breath, Chest Pain. Fingers/Toes may turn blue/white on cold exposure/stress Fatigue & Unexplained Fever Eyes Dry or puffy Skin Butterfly malar rash on face, worsen with sun exposure.

What is the best treatment for lupus nephritis?

Treatment of Lupus Nephritis (Cont’d) •Corticosteroid Therapy (1stline of therapy) If the patient has clinically significant renal disease. •Immunosuppressive Agents; Cyclophosphamide, Azathioprine, or Mycophenolate mofetil If pt has aggressive proliferative renal disease or no response to corticosteroids.

What are the symptoms of lupus erythematosus?

Symptoms of active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), including fatigue, fever, rash, arthritis, serositis, or central nervous system (CNS) disease. 3. Symptoms related to active nephritis may include peripheral edema secondary to hypertension or hypoalbuminemia.

What are the histologic findings of systemic lupus erythematosus?

•It is histologically evident in patients with SLE even if no clinical involvement is yet detected. •Autoantibodies attack glomeruli of kidneys (waste filters) blood in urine (hematuria), Proteins in Urine (proteinuria), high BP & Kidney failure.