Lupus, Sjögren’s syndrome, and systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) are all autoimmune diseases, but here is the information specific to lupus:
- Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or SLE)
- Nature: Chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks its own tissues
- Symptoms: Fatigue, facial rash (malar rash), Show Full Answer
Lupus, Sjögren’s syndrome, and systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) are all autoimmune diseases, but here is the information specific to lupus:
- Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or SLE):
- Nature: Chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks its own tissues.
- Symptoms: Fatigue, facial rash (malar rash), joint pain and swelling, fever, cognitive dysfunction, vision changes, tremors, balance problems, seizures, strokes, and kidney inflammation (lupus nephritis).
- Complications: Can affect skin, joints, brain, lungs, heart, nervous system, and blood vessels.
- Prognosis: Most people with lupus live a normal lifespan, but severe cases can be life-threatening.
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September 26, 2024