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A lupus flare or exacerbation is more likely to occur in which two seasons of the year?
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∙ 14y ago
fall and winter
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Does smoking cause lupus flare ups?
Doe smoking cause lupus flare ups
What could be responsible for a lupus flare?
Stress, ultraviolet light and cigarette smoke are known lupus triggers, although lupus might flare without any of these triggers present.
Does alcohol ans smoking aggravate if diagnose with lupus s l e?
Smoking definitely aggravates lupus. Alcohol does not have that direct effect, but if one is getting a large percentage of calories from alcohol, general health will decline making a lupus flare more likely.
Will your discoid lupus get worse?
Discoid lupus may come and go in periods of increased disease activity called a flare.
What time of year can you see lupus the constellation?
you cant see lupus in the seasons you can only see lupus in the southern hemisphere
Can a bee sting bring Lupus out of remission?
There are many things that can bring Lupus out of remission and this includes bee stings. Anything that wakes up the immune system can cause a Lupus flare up.
Does lupus hurt?
It can hurt. Where you are having a flare it is common for your joints and muscles to be attacked by your immune system causing pain which is sometimes severe. But simply having lupus does not hurt all of the time.
How does the sun affect Lupus?
UV rays cause destruction of cells which may trigger a flare of increased antibodies against those destroyed cells. This often results in a flare of disease activity and symptoms. Lupus patients are warned to stay out of the sun and other UV light sources to minimize flares.
What are flares in lupus?
Lupus is a remitting/flaring disease. A flare is a period of increased disease activity. Flares are typically characterized by aching joints, fevers and extreme fatigue. Other symptoms of a flare include chest pain on deep breathing. This can be caused by pericarditis (inflammation of the outer lining of the heart), pleurisy (inflammation of the lining of the lungs), or both. Some people experience a variety of rashes, skin problems, and hair loss. For those whose central nervous system is affected by lupus, seizures might occur.
Can lupus be wrongly diagnosed as hepatitis?
Not likely
How do you treat the lupus rash?
Stay out of the sun and the rash you get from being out in the sun will go away. There is no way to treat the butterfly rash on your face as it means you are having a flare. The best way to deal with it is to cover it with makeup and see your doctor for treatment to get you out of your flare.
Can weight loss surgery cause lupus?
No. In order to develop lupus you have to have the right combination of genes plus triggers. The stress of surgery could trigger lupus in a person who is genetically predisposed, but not in a person who is not genetically predisposed.
