Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To read our full Nondiscrimination Statement, click here.

Lupus Nephritis

Lupus nephritis is a type of kidney disease caused when lupus - a systemic autoimmune disease - attacks your kidneys. 

Approximately half of adults with lupus will get kidney damage from their condition. Lupus nephritis can ultimately lead to kidney failure.

Symptoms of lupus nephritis include:

  • Swelling in your legs, feet, or ankles
  • Foamy urine
  • High blood pressure
  • Joint pain
  • Fever
  • Muscle pain
  • Rash

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Kidney Medicine

For patients with kidney disease, the team at Boston Medical Center offers expert, personalized care for all forms of acute and chronic kidney diseases and specializes in complex …
Kidney Medicine
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Lupus Clinic

The multidisciplinary Lupus Program at Boston Medical Center provides expert diagnosis and the latest treatments for patients with lupus.
Lupus Clinic