{"id":3907,"date":"2021-05-25T02:42:45","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T02:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ycdscc.com\/?p=3907"},"modified":"2023-04-27T05:39:11","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T10:39:11","slug":"things-you-need-to-know-about-lupus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ycdscc.com\/things-you-need-to-know-about-lupus\/","title":{"rendered":"Things You Need To Know About Lupus"},"content":{"rendered":"
Lupus is a medical condition that occurs when your body\u2019s immune system attacks healthy tissues and organs. This type of Lupus is an autoimmune disease called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). People generally notice symptoms between the ages of 15 and 44.<\/p>\n
It can affect different organ systems throughout your body and causes inflammation. Many people experience high blood pressure and it can damage blood vessels.<\/p>\n
It can also be difficult to diagnose because Lupus affects many parts of the body. Some forms of Lupus have telltale signs but moist are subtle. Most people experience it mildly but there is currently no cure for Lupus.<\/p>\n
Men and women with lupus may have a higher risk of developing other conditions as the joint pain and fatigue make them less physically active. Appropriate treatment can greatly improve one’s quality of life.<\/p>\n
Because this disease can affect many different parts of the body, and have different symptoms, it is often difficult to detect. And most people with this disease don\u2019t have all the symptoms. In addition, symptoms may come and go and they can change over time as well.<\/p>\n
The most common symptoms of Lupus disease are:<\/p>\n
The inflammation caused by Lupus can also cause complications with major body organs like the kidneys, blood and lungs.<\/p>\n
You should see a healthcare practitioner when you experience these common<\/span> symptoms<\/span><\/a>. Seek help immediately when you develop an unexplained rash, ongoing fever, persistent aching and\/ or fatigue.<\/span><\/p>\n In most cases, the cause of Lupus disease is still unknown. However, when a family member had it, it could be possible that one is at a slightly higher risk than those who have no history of it in the family at all. Experts say that it can be a combination of underlying factors too.<\/p>\n It can be one or more of the following:<\/p>\n Lupus may interact with other conditions which may exacerbate symptoms. If you have any of these conditions or risk factors, inform your doctor to determine an appropriate treatment strategy.<\/p>\nCauses of Lupus<\/h2>\n
\n
Potential complications<\/h3>\n
\n
\nIf you are already pregnant or plan to become pregnant, seek your doctor’s advice to help reduce the risk to an unborn baby.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nLupus Treatment<\/h3>\n