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Gross Hematuria, Lupus Nephritis, Back, Abdominal And Left Sided Pain
I have gross hematuria , I have lupus nephritis and had a kidney biopsy but the nephrologist said it was only stage 1. I was diagnosed with system lupus 2 years ago and had gross hematuria until about a month ago when i did a urine specimen they said it was clear and then 2 weeks ago I went in for back pain, left side pain, and abdominal pain? does this seem like nephritis or something else.
Thu, 17 Oct 2013
Hi,
Lupus nephritis causes haematuria but by itself it doesn't cause pain. You have not mentioned on which side the biopsy was done. If the biopsy was done recently there might be some bleeding into the kidney and clot formation which can cause pain. Or the pain may be unrelated to lupus. You need ultrasound of the abdomen. Consult a urologist.
Lupus nephritis causes haematuria but by itself it doesn't cause pain. You have not mentioned on which side the biopsy was done. If the biopsy was done recently there might be some bleeding into the kidney and clot formation which can cause pain. Or the pain may be unrelated to lupus. You need ultrasound of the abdomen. Consult a urologist.
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