How do I know if I have lupus on my kidneys?

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 a normal urine protein to creatinine ratio?

Conclusion: The random urinary protein-to-creatinine ratio is strongly associated with the 24-hour total protein excretion. A level below 0.14 can rule out significant proteinuria. A best cutoff of > or = 0.19 is a good predictor of significant proteinuria.

When is lupus usually diagnosed?

Age. Although lupus affects people of all ages, it’s most often diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 45.

Do you gain weight with lupus?

Weight changes — Lupus can sometimes cause weight loss or weight gain. Weight loss may be unintentional and due to decreased appetite or problems with the digestive system (see ‘Digestive system’ below). It can also be a side effect of some medications used to treat lupus.

Is it normal to have excess protein in your urine?

By Mayo Clinic Staff Protein in urine — known as proteinuria (pro-tee-NU-ree-uh) — is excess protein found in a urine sample. Protein is one of the substances identified during a test to analyze the content of your urine (urinalysis). Low levels of protein in urine are normal.

Where can I get a protein in urine test?

A protein in urine test can be done in the home as well as in a lab. If in a lab, you will receive instructions to provide a “clean catch” sample.

What should my UACR be for protein in urine?

A normal UACR is less than 30mg/g. If your UACR is 30 mg/g or higher, it can be a sign of kidney disease, and you should ask your doctor if you should have other tests for kidney disease. How do doctors treat protein in the urine?

What causes high blood pressure and protein in urine?

Long term conditions and diseases that can lead to protein in the urine include high blood pressure, kidney infection or disease, heart disease, diabetes, lupus and malaria. If a urine test reveals protein in your urine, your doctor may recommend further testing to determine the cause.