What Can Trigger the Occurrence of Lupus Nephritis

Lupus Nephritis is a kind of kidney problem caused by Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). It is the major complication of SLE and also the major cause of SLE patients' death. Thereby, people with SLE are at high risk of developing Lupus Nephritis. However, clinical studies show that not everyone with SLE will certainly suffer from kidney problem, so the problem is what is closely related with the occurrence of Lupus Nephritis? And what can trigger the occurrence of Lupus Nephritis?

On the basis of tens and thousands of clinical study, the following several factors are found to have close relationship with the occurrence of Lupus Nephritis.

1. Abnormal immune system and poor immunity

Lupus Nephritis is immune disease and its occurrence is always marked by inflammatory reaction in kidney which usually appears when there are immune complexes in our body. Immune complex is the combination of antigen and antibody and is normally discharged out of our body. However, with abnormal immune system or low immunity, these immune complexes fail to be discharged, as a consequence of this, they deposit in our internal organ easily. When they deposit in kidney, inflammatory reaction occurs and kidney damages are caused. Therefore, if SLE patients want to prevent Lupus Nephritis, they need to develop good living habit and strength their physical condition.

2. Some medicines

Medicines like penicillin, hydralazine, Procainamide, isoniazide, methyldopa and quinindium all can trigger the occurrence of Lupus Nephritis, so it is better for SLE patients to avoid these medicines and this will help to reduce their risk of developing kidney problem.

3. Infection and cold

Infection and cold can be the trigger of many diseases, including Lupus Nephritis. Therefore, if possible, SLE patients can do physical exercises regularly, so as to increase their immunity to infection and cold.

Since these factors may trigger the occurrence of Lupus Nephritis, it is beneficial if SLE patients keep far away from them. This is the introduction about the risky factor of Lupus Nephritis and hope it is helpful for you. Lastly, if you have any problems about SLE or Lupus Nephritis, welcome leave us message and we are glad to help you solve it with free charge.