All pregnancies of women who have lupus are considered high risk and should be closely monitored. About 25% of women with lupus see an improvement in their symptoms while pregnant, 25% see a worsening of symptoms and 50% see no change. Premature births and miscarriages are common as well.
Lupus can also effect the central nervous system, causing seizures, depression, and psychosis
The abbreviation of systemic lupus erythematosus is SLE.
Neuropsychiatric lupus can affect memory, cause depression, and cause personality changes. Current research shows that this affects more lupus patients than previously believed.
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Systemic lupus erythematosus. This is the most serious form of lupus and affects about 70% of all persons with lupus
Lupus is not caused by a pathogen.
The LE factor or lupus cell is an autoantibody found in 75% of people with systemic lupus erythematosus.
most systemic lupus patients eventually die from infections or from heart disease complicated by long-term use of corticosteroids
Yes, "Systemic Lupus Erythematosus" is typically capitalized as it is a proper medical term referring to a specific autoimmune disease.
The worst type of lupus is often considered to be systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). SLE can affect multiple organ systems, including the kidneys, heart, and brain, leading to severe complications. Its unpredictable flare-ups and potential for serious damage make it particularly challenging to manage. Other forms of lupus, such as cutaneous lupus or drug-induced lupus, are generally less severe and primarily affect the skin or are triggered by medications.
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