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What is Lupus?
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease, that causes joint pain, skin rashes, and fatigue. The immune system creates antibodies to attack the body's tissue, which causes inflammation and damage.
90% of patients diagnosed with Lupus are female.
What causes Lupus?
Lupus is an autoimmune condition. The antibodies attack healthy tissue in the body. The cause is not fully understood, possible causes include :
Viral infection
Menopause
Childbirth
Puberty
What are the symptoms?
What are the symptoms?
The main symptoms include :
Chronic joint and muscle pain
Fatigue
Dermatitis, Skin rashes
Headaches
Mouth ulcers
Pyrexia, High temperature
Hair loss
Weight loss
Lymphadenopathy, Swollen glands
Chest and abdomen pain
Can anything trigger the pain?
Can anything trigger the pain?
Physical trauma
Smoking
Sunlight
Viral infection
Imaging In Diagnosis
X-ray, to monitor if the heart, kidney, and other organs are affected.
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A patient's Experience
A patient's Experience
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