Chagrin Falls, OH
A 46-year-old female asked:
i have lupus and concerned with my test results having high levels of protein and blood in my urine. infection and blood clot in my kidney last year. ?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
Pathology 44 years experience
I'm concerned too: Lupus produces problems with the kidney filters more often than not, and this usually announces itself as blood and protein in the urine. Your physician knows how to manage this with others labs. If you had a renal vein thrombosis, it's very serious and you need long-term management by a competent nephrologist. Read up on lupus nephritis and on urinalysis and how to understand the big picture.
3729 viewsReviewed >2 years ago

A Verified Doctor answered
A US doctor answered Learn more
Here are some ...: With your complex medical background and its chronic features in mind, it would be most logical and beneficial to direct this question to your treating Doc in the Team for detailing, expecting, and planning the care and outcome.
But, to move the long-term care in right direction, one needs a willing & pushing soul to move & translate the ideas of care into actions with empathy, not sympathy.
3729 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Last updated Feb 9, 2015
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits
$15 per month
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.