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Lupus can affect virtually every body system. For some people, there is no organ involvement. 50% of people with lupus will have kidney disease. Lupus frequently affects the heart and lungs. Pericarditis and pleurisy are common. Lupus can affect the central nervous system causing seizures, headaches, and cognitive impairment. Involvement of other body systems is less common but does occur.
Lupus frequently occurs in overlap with other autoimmune conditions. In those cases, it is difficult to determine which disease is causing which damage.
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∙ 14y agoIf a person with lupus had the clotting factors (antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, lupus anticoagulant, anticardiolipin) then they are at highly increased risk for blood clots which cause strokes and heart attacks. Lupus is inflammatory and that inflammation includes the blood vessels. People with lupus have double the risk of developing atherosclerosis and suffering cardiovascular events.
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∙ 10y agoLupus can affect any and every body system. Approximately 50% of people with systemic lupus will have kidney involvement.
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What body system is affected by lupus erythematosus?
the endocrine gland
What does erythematous lupus mean?
Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy parts of the self.
What does erythematOSUSus lupus mean?
Systemie lupus erythematosus is an incurable autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy parts of the self.
Is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus infectious?
no
What type of arthritis is juvenile?
Neonatol Lupus and Pediatric Lupus Erythematosus are most commonly found in babies. Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus are found in adolescents and children.
Is an autoimmune disorder that is characterized by a red scaly rash on the face and upper trunk?
Systemic lupus erythematosuslupus erythematosus
What is the abbreviation of systemic lupus erthematosus?
The abbreviation of systemic lupus erythematosus is SLE.
Pathophysiology of systemic lupus erythematosus in chart flow form.?
Lupus is not caused by a pathogen.
How much does it cost to systemic lupus erythematosus?
Cost to do what?
Is systemic lupus erythematosus an autoimmune disease?
Yes
Does systemic lupus erythematosus produce a rash?
Yes
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.
