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Kidney disease, or lupus nephritis, has 5 World Health Orgainization classifications with various levels within each. A kidney biopsy is used to determine the classification and level. Treatment varies with each type of kidney disease. Typically, strong chemo therapy is used to severely weaken the immune system-some are given intravenously and some are taken in pill form. Sometimes a patient will have to undergo plasmapheresis which "cleans" the blood of autoantibodies. In extreme cases the patient might end up on dialysis and need a kidney transplant. There are too many variables to answer your question.
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∙ 10y agoMost lupus patients can expect to live a normal life span if they follow their treatment plan, are monitored regularly by a rheumatologist, and adopt an overall healthy lifestyle.
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You have fibromyalgia and lupus what is your life expectincy?
On average, individuals with Lupus have a life expectancy of five years less than that of an average, healthy person. Currently, the lifespan of a healthy individual is 77 - 80 years old. Therefore, someone with Lupus has a life expectancy of 72 - 75 years old. Remember, this is just an average, and every person is different. Whereas some people are severely affected by their Lupus and can die earlier from complications, others can control this chronic illness and live well past what is considered the "normal" life expectancy.
Is it possible to find an affordable life insurance quote when you have a chronic condition like Lupus?
Unfortunately, no. Lupus tends to lower life expectancy and make it less predictible when you'll die, which will raise your rates.
Does lupus result in death?
Most cases of lupus are mild to moderate. If the patient follows the treatment plan, a normal life expectancy can be attained. Fewer cases are life threatening and some are fatal. Strides in diagnosis and treatment over the last 40 years have changed a diagnosis of lupus from a death sentence to a life sentence. Lupus patients are more susceptible to infection and cardiovascular events than the general population.
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Which country in Latin America has the highest life expectancy in the region?
According to the World Health Organization, both Costa Rica and Chile are the most advanced countries in this regard, with a life expectancy of 79 years (2011):Chile: Male life expectancy: 76Female life expectancy: 82Overall life expectancy: 79Costa Rica: Male life expectancy: 77Female life expectancy: 81Overall life expectancy: 79
What is Antigua life expectancy?
Antiguas life expectancy is 90
How is lupus going to affect my life?
With medical management and treatment, you can lead a normal life with lupus.
What is the life expectancy in Greece?
the life expectancy in Greece is80.4 years
What is the life expectancy in Swaziland?
In 2015, life expectancy was 48.87 years.
What is the life expectancy for Saudi Arabia?
The life expectancy is 73 years.
What is the life expectancy of Kenya?
The life expectancy of Kenya is 48 years.
Does dyslexia affect a persons life expectancy?
No it has no effect on life expectancy.
