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    Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

    Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)



    Surgery

    Surgery isn't used to treat mild or moderate symptoms of lupus. But it may be considered for people who have permanent, life-threatening kidney damage. A kidney transplant or kidney Reference dialysis Opens New Window may be done instead of continuing long-term treatment with high doses of medicines that have serious side effects.




    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: Reference May 10, 2012
    Medical Review: Reference Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
    Reference Nancy Ann Shadick, MD, MPH - Internal Medicine, Rheumatology


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