in children and teens is kidney inflammation caused by systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It's often more severe in children and adolescents than in adults.
Possible Symptoms:
swelling, high blood pressure, fatigue, foamy or bloody urine.
Diagnosis involves urine and blood tests, and sometimes a kidney biopsy.
Treatment focuses on immunosuppressants to reduce inflammation and preserve kidney function.
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