Category: Lupus Symptoms
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Symptoms of Lupus
How to recognise the Symptoms of Lupus Lupus is renowned for the difficulty in making a clear and concise diagnosis for those suffering from the disease. Some people suffer a severe and sudden onset of the condition, whereas other people develop different symptoms in an ongoing presentation. Often, each subsequent flare up of the disease…
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Different Types of Lupus
What Are the Different Types of Lupus? Lupus is a disease of the immune system that causes inflammation of certain parts of the body. There are a wide range of different types of symptoms of Lupus, and the disease seems to affect people in different ways. Some people notice a few mild symptoms of Lupus…
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Alcohol and Lupus
If you suffer from the debilitating effects of Lupus disease, then you will understand the motivation to remain as healthy as possible in between flare ups of this dreadful affliction. The problem with alcohol and Lupus The problem with alcohol is that it can have negative effects on everyone who drinks it, you only have…
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How do you get lupus
No, Lupus is not contagious, you cannot catch it from contact with other people, nor is it an airborne disease, so it doesn't spread from person to person. So – How do you get lupus According to the Lupus Foundation of America, the exact cause of lupus is not clearly understood. Although this seems incredible…
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease. Instead of protecting the body, the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own healthy tissue. Systemic lupus erythematosus can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, brain and other internal organs. The underlying cause of systemic lupus erythematosus is unknown. SLE is more common in women than in men…
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Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) is a form of the lupus disease that affects mostly women ages 18-50. Cases of DLE in men are very rare. DLE affects different racial groups more than others as well. The majority of DLE lupus patients are black African-American women and their lupus symptoms are often more severe than others.…
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Lupus and Menopause
Some women may experience less frequent and more mild lupus flares after menopause, but menopause is not a cure or the end of lupus symptoms. Women often still experience lupus symptoms after menopause. Women who use estrogen replacement therapy often times experience mild to moderate lupus flares due to the increased hormone levels. This is…
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Lupus Symptoms from Sunlight
Protecting yourself from the harmful rays of sunlight is always important, but especially so for those with lupus symptoms. Find out how exposure to the sun can trigger lupus symptoms and get tips on protecting your sensitive skin. Many lupus patients are photosensitive or have extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Sunlight is the main…
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Medication for SLE Lupus Symptoms
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) symptoms are common in almost all lupus patients. Lupus is an autoimmune disease and because of that, also a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect many different areas of the body. The overactivity of the immune system by the lupus disease can cause unwanted responses by the body, one of which…
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Lupus Malar Rash Symptoms
The malar rash (facial rash) is one of the most common SLE lupus symptoms. Lupus is an autoimmune disease with many symptoms. One common symptom is a facial rash. This rash appears on the face and lupus malar rash symptoms can be mild to severe. The malar rash receives its name from the world malar…