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Does smoking cause lupus flare ups?
Doe smoking cause lupus flare ups
What could be responsible for a lupus flare?
Stress, ultraviolet light and cigarette smoke are known lupus triggers, although lupus might flare without any of these triggers present.
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.
A lupus flare or exacerbation is more likely to occur in which two seasons of the year?
fall and winter
What if a solar flare hit a power plant?
A bad flare can induce excess voltage in the power lines, which can cause the the power plant to shut down, or even get damaged
Is lupus an opportunistic infectionn?
Lupus is not an infection. Lupus is not caused by a pathogen. Lupus is a condition in which the immune system becomes confused and attacks healthy parts of the self.
How can you self induce vomiting?
DON'T DO IT
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.
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.
