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Does smoking cause lupus flare ups?
Doe smoking cause lupus flare ups
Will your discoid lupus get worse?
Discoid lupus may come and go in periods of increased disease activity called a flare.
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.
Why hearing a noise as you move your eyes?
"SUPERIOR CANAL DEHISCENCE" can cause you to hear your eyes move.
A lupus flare or exacerbation is more likely to occur in which two seasons of the year?
fall and winter
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.
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.
Can you test negative for lupus but still have it?
There is no definitive test for lupus. It is possible that some standard tests may come back negative, but the patient does indeed have lupus. A diagnosis of lupus is based on history, symptoms, and a variety of lab and imaging tests. A rheumatologist is the type of doctor who has the specialized training to make the diagnosis.
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.
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 a man develop lupus via kissing a lupus infected lady?
I have a two part answer for you. First, no Lupus can not be 'caught'. Lupus is a DISORDER (not a disease) of your friend's own autoimmune system. It's on tilt perhaps in more simple terms. Your friend may or may not even be in an active flare of her immune system, lupus tends to come and go on it's own mysterious schedule. Second, there simply is no infection to pass to anyone or to be caught fro m a kiss. However, you may be a potential infection waiting to happen to your partner. If your friend is taking any immune suppressors to stave off a flare and you have a simple, but active, virus that would not be an issue for anyone not on such medications, she could be at risk from infection from you.
