Why Some Lupus Patients Need Kidney Transplants

Lupus nephritis may cause the following symptoms:

• Fatigue: Feeling more tired than normal can be a common symptom of lupus nephritis.
• Weight gain: As the kidneys become damaged, they become less effective in removing waste from the bloodstream. A buildup of this waste can lead to swelling, which may cause weight gain.
• Blood in urine: Damage to the kidneys may cause frank blood, or blood that can be seen with the naked eye, to appear in the urine.