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I have lupus and persistent rbc in urine. i was told i have nephropathy. can you have that with normal kidney functioning?

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Yes: A patient can have nephropathy and microscopic blood in their urine and have normal renal function this can go on for a period of years. Nephropathy after period of years usually results in decreased kidney function

Dr Colantino agreed

Answered 9/6/2020

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