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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.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoSurgery is a trauma, and can cause stress to the body. Stress is often a trigger for lupus flares no matter if it is mental, emotional or physiological. Pre-treatment before surgery is often used to minimize the chance of a lupus flare after surgery.
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Can Lupus cause weight loss?
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.
Are lupus patients fat?
Not necessarily, but many lupus patients will gain weight due to an anti-inflammatory drug that they often take called Prednisone. This causes excessive weight gain. Sometimes lupus effects the digestive organs, resulting in digestive issues that cause weight loss. Often medications and other symptoms of lupus cause the patient to feel nauseous and vomit a lot, which is also another cause of weight loss due to lupus.
Does lupus give you hair loss?
Although Lupus can cause your hair to fall out, it will regrow after treatment.
What is the recovery time of weight loss surgery?
Recovery times for weight loss surgery can vary depending on the type of surgery that was performed. In many cases, one can recover from weight loss surgery in as little as one week.
How do you get weight loss surgery an how much does it cost?
If thinking about getting weight loss surgery you will have to go the doctor. The cost of this surgery can depend on who you go to.
Is bariatris weight loss surgery safe?
To find out more about bariatric weight loss surgery and if it is safe for you check out these two sites http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/713969 or http://www.warrentonweightloss.com/weight-loss-surgery/is-bariatric-surgery-safe
What type of surgery may cause an inability to absorb nutrients?
Failure to absorb nutrients in food following bariatric (weight loss) surgery.
What are the options for weight loss surgery?
There is a website on weight loss surgery. It is www.weightlosssurgery.com. It will show you the requirements for surgery and alternatives. With the right diet many people won't have to have the surgery.
Where can I go to get information on weight loss and surgery?
Some good places to go in order to get information on weight loss and surgery would be a local nutrition specialist and a local surgeon or doctor's office. There is also information available online regarding weight loss and surgery at websites such as, yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com, and www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/surgery-for-you
How much do I have to pay for weight loss surgery?
It depends on how far you want to go, do you want to do it by exercise or do it by weight loss surgery? Doing it by exercise will take a while, but you take the chances of having problems with the weight loss surgery.
What are some post weight loss surgery stories?
Many people report keeping all or most of their weight off after weight loss surgery. However, a significant minority have post weight loss surgery stories that involve complications, pain, and weight gain.
Where can I learn more about stomach surgery for weight loss?
http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/gastric-bypass is an excellent resource if you are considering weight loss surgery. The site also contains tools to help you assess whether or not surgery is right for you.
