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There are two types of lupus:
- Discoid lupus - often called skin lupus, this affects only the skin.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - antibodies attack the connective tissue, organs etc throughout the body.
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Is Discoid Lupus referred to as just Lupus?
No, not generally. Lupus, generally is talking about SLE which is systemic. SLE has no cure only treatment for the symtoms, whereas Discoid can be treated and go away.
What is the abbreviation of systemic lupus erthematosus?
The abbreviation of systemic lupus erythematosus is SLE.
What does the medical abbreviation SLE mean?
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is the full form of SLE.
Can systemic lupus erythematosus be prevented?
There are no known ways to avoid developing SLE. However, it is possible for a patient who has been diagnosed with SLE to prevent flares of the disease.
What is a Chronic inflammatory disease affecting skin kidneys heart and lungs?
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
What is the abbreviation for a chronic inflammatory disease involving the skin joint kidneys and nervous system?
SLE... it is lupus
Is anti jka antibody associated with lupus?
I have anti jka antibody and have now been diagnosed with SLE
Is SLE caused due to excess protein in the urine?
Typically excess protein is caused by lupus' effect on the kidneys; excess urine protein doesn't cause lupus.
Autoimmune condition marked by a wolf-like facial rash and joint pain?
systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE
What harm can alfalfa do?
people with the autoimmune disease systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) should not take any form of alfalfa.
Can arthuritis cause lupus?
i have not heard that arthritis can cause lupus but it is a common symptom of lupus. SLE causes are not yet know but is queried to be caused by genes, UV light and virul transmission, though i believe the latter may be triggers for the former.
Is systemic lupus erythematosis life threatening?
Lupus can be life threatening at times, thus it is important to be under the care of a rhuematologist and get regular blood work done. The most common reason lupus is life threatening is when lupus affects the kidneys.
