The document provides information about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (lupus). It describes lupus as an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks healthy tissues. Common symptoms include fatigue, joint pain, skin rashes, and organ involvement. While the cause is unknown, genetic and environmental factors likely play a role. Diagnosis involves blood tests, urine tests, and ruling out other potential conditions. Treatment options aim to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system, and may include NSAIDs, antimalarial drugs, corticosteroids, and immunosuppressants.
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that occurs when a person's immune system attacks their own tissues and organs. Learn about the symptoms of lupus, how it is diagnosed and new treatment options to live well with lupus.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease. The immune system attacks the body’s cell and tissue, resulting in inflammation and tissue damage. SLE can affect any part of the body, but most often harms the heart, joints, skin, lungs, blood vessels, liver, kidney and nervous system.
Over 40 different genes predispose to SLE.
Characterized by remission and exacerbation.
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that occurs when a person's immune system attacks their own tissues and organs. Learn about the symptoms of lupus, how it is diagnosed and new treatment options to live well with lupus.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease. The immune system attacks the body’s cell and tissue, resulting in inflammation and tissue damage. SLE can affect any part of the body, but most often harms the heart, joints, skin, lungs, blood vessels, liver, kidney and nervous system.
Over 40 different genes predispose to SLE.
Characterized by remission and exacerbation.
Lupus is a systematic autoimmune disease which affects the body’s tissues and organs by your own immune system thinking that they are foreign. Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects various parts of the body including joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs. Lupus is also known as systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE. The exact cause of lupus is very difficult to diagnose, although it’s a combination of genes, hormones and environmental factors. It affects women between 18 and 40 years of age.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) is a disease of the immune system. Normally, the immune system protects the body from infection. However, in lupus, the immune system inappropriately attacks tissues in various parts of the body. This abnormal activity of the immune system leads to tissue damage and illness.To know more visit here: www.lazoi.com
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2. Introduction of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (lupus)
Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) is a disease of the immune system. Normally, the immune
system protects the body from infection. However, in lupus, the immune system inappropriately
attacks tissues in various parts of the body. This abnormal activity of the immune system leads to
tissue damage and illness.
Lupus can be difficult to diagnose because its signs and symptoms often mimic those of other
ailments. The most distinctive sign of lupus - a facial rash that resembles the wings of a butterfly
unfolding across both cheeks - occurs in many but not all cases of lupus.
Some people are born with a tendency toward developing lupus, which may be triggered by
infections, certain drugs or even sunlight. While there's no cure for lupus, treatments can help control
symptoms.
3. Causes of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (lupus)
The cause of lupus is unknown. Finding the cause is the object of major research efforts. Factors
that may contribute to the cause of lupus include viruses, environmental chemicals, and the
person's genetic makeup. Female hormones are believed to play a role in the development of
lupus because women are affected more commonly than men. This is especially true of women
during their reproductive years, a time when hormone levels are highest.
4. Symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (lupus)
No two cases of lupus are exactly alike. Signs and symptoms may come on suddenly or develop
slowly, may be mild or severe, and may be temporary or permanent. Most people with lupus have
mild disease characterized by episodes, called flares, when signs and symptoms get worse for a while,
then improve or even disappear completely for a time.
The signs and symptoms of lupus that you experience will depend on which body systems are
affected by the disease. The most common signs and symptoms include:
•Fatigue and fever
•Joint pain, stiffness and swelling
•Butterfly-shaped rash on the face that covers the cheeks and bridge of the nose
•Skin lesions that appear or worsen with sun exposure (photosensitivity)
•Fingers and toes that turn white or blue when exposed to cold or during stressful periods (Reynaud’s
phenomenon)
•Shortness of breath
•Chest pain
•Dry eyes
•Headaches, confusion and memory loss
6. Urinalysis: An examination of a sample of your urine may show an increased protein level or red
blood cells in the urine, which may occur if lupus has affected your kidneys.
Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test: A positive test for the presence of these antibodies - produced
by your immune system - indicates a stimulated immune system. While most people with lupus
have a positive ANA test, most people with a positive ANA do not have lupus. If you test positive
for ANA, your doctor may advise more-specific antibody testing.
Chest X-ray: An image of your chest may reveal abnormal shadows that suggest fluid or
inflammation in your lungs.
Echocardiogram: This test uses sound waves to produce real-time images of your beating heart.
It can check for problems with your valves and other portions of your heart.
7. Treatments of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (lupus)
The type of treatment prescribed will depend on several factors, including the person's age, type of
medications he or she is taking, overall health, medical history and location and severity of disease.
Determining whether your signs and symptoms should be treated and what medications to use
requires a careful discussion of the benefits and risks with your doctor. As your signs and symptoms
flare and subside, you and your doctor may find that you'll need to change medications or dosages.
The medications most commonly used to control lupus include:
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Over-the-counter NSAIDs, such as naproxen sodium
(Aleve) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), may be used to treat pain, swelling and fever
associated with lupus. Stronger NSAIDs are available by prescription. Side effects of NSAIDs include
stomach bleeding, kidney problems and an increased risk of heart problems.
Antimalarial drugs: Medications commonly used to treat malaria, such as hydroxychloroquine
(Plaquenil), also can help control lupus. Side effects can include stomach upset and, very rarely,
damage to the retina of the eye.
Corticosteroids: Prednisone and other types of corticosteroids can counter the inflammation of lupus
but often produce long-term side effects - including weight gain, easy bruising, thinning bones
(osteoporosis), high blood pressure, diabetes and increased risk of infection. The risk of side effects
increases with higher doses and longer term therapy.
Immunosuppressant: Drugs that suppress the immune system may be helpful in serious cases of
lupus. Examples include azathioprine (Imuran, Azasan), mycophenolate (CellCept), leflunomide (Arava)
and methotrexate (Trexall).