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Lupus is an autoimmune disease. This means that the immune system (which normally protects the body from infections) mistakenly attacks itself. This can cause symptoms and may damage the affected parts of the body. Other autoimmune diseases include Diabetes, rheumatoid Arthritis and thyroid disorders. It is not known why Lupus occurs. Some factor may trigger the immune system to attack itself. Possible triggers of Lupus include infections, drugs (for example, minocycline or hydralazine) or sunlight. Hormonal changes may play a role in Lupus, which could explain why it is much more common in women. The symptoms are, for example, joint and muscle pains, inflammation of the kidneys, depression, heart and lung can be inflamed or pleurisy.
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Can lupus lie dormant while still showing some symptoms?
If a person is showing symptoms, then the lupus is not dormant.
What are some symptoms of Lupus?
Symptoms of lupus erythematosus are: Fever occurs in 90 % of patients, Arthritic Pain which is often accompanied by swelling and redness, Skin Rashes.
What are some symptoms of lupus erythematosus?
Symptoms of lupus erythematosus are: Fever occurs in 90 % of patients, Arthritic Pain which is often accompanied by swelling and redness, Skin Rashes.
Are leukocytes and blood in urine symptoms of lupus?
Yes, these are all signs of Lupus. Looking for these 2 things are some of the things the doctor will look for when trying to diagnose you with Lupus.
Is lupus a rare disease?
It is estimated 1 in 2000 people will have lupus or lupus like symptoms.
What diseases produce some of the same symptoms as rosacea?
Other diseases that produce some of the same symptoms as rosacea include perioral dermatitis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
What are the symptoms of lupus cerebritis?
Symptoms of lupus cerebritis may include headaches, seizures , stroke , psychosis, dementia , peripheral neuropathy , cerebellar ataxia
Can lupus be misdiagnosed as leukemia?
It is possible that leukemia may be misdiagnosed as lupus, however lupus can cause bone marrow changes that may mimic some of the symptoms and signs of leukemia. For appropriate diagnosis of lupus, see a rheumatologist. For appropriate diagnosis of blood disease, see a hematologist.
What is the cost of lupus test?
There is not just one test for Lupus. The Dx involves lab work, pt. history, and exam. Some of the tests are expensive and must unfortunately be repeated. Your best resource for tests and explanations of Lupus is the Lupus Foundation website. www.lupus.org
What are the symptoms of lupus disease?
Some of the symptoms of lupus are extreme fatigue, low blood count, unexplained skin rashes, mouth or nose sores, anemia, pain in the arms and legs, urinary tract infections and kidney infections. This is one of those diseases that is hard to diagnose because not everyone will have all the symptoms.
Which percentage of lupus cases are SLE Systemic Lupus Erythmatosus?
Systemic lupus accounts for approximately 70 percent of all cases of lupus. In approximately half of these cases, a major organ, such as the heart, lungs, kidneys or brain, will be affected. Cutaneous lupus (affecting only the skin) accounts for approximately 10 percent of all lupus cases. Drug-induced lupus accounts for about 10 percent of all lupus cases and is caused by high doses of certain medications. The symptoms of drug-induced lupus are similar to systemic lupus; however, symptoms usually subside when the medications are discontinued.
How long can you have lupus before symptoms come on?
Symptoms of lupus can be so subtle that a person would not suspect the disease. For example, lupus patients are likely to catch colds more frequently and have a much harder time getting well. Lupus patients often experience fatigue, but may simply think they did too much. Since there is no definitive test for lupus, it is hard to say when onset occurs. Additionally, lupus is a remitting/flaring disease meaning it has periods of relative calm and periods of activity The majority of cases are mild to moderate, although lupus can be life threatening. In a mild case of lupus, the patient might not even be bothered enough by the symptoms to bring them to the attention of a doctor.
