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Is lupus widespread or merely localized effects in the body?
Lupus can be wide spread, but most medication stops it from doing so. Most Lupus cases have deterioration of the kidney and bladder functions. But, I am not a doctor. Please refer to a rheumatologist.
Can Lupus affect the nervous system?
Lupus can also effect the central nervous system, causing seizures, depression, and psychosis
Does lupus affect your athletic energy?
Yes, most autoimmune diseases including lupus, affect your athletic energy and abilities.
Does lupus come from sun exposure over hundreds of years?
No. No one has been alive for hundreds of years. Not all people who have lupus are photosensitive. The cause of lupus is not fully understood, but scientists are able to breed mice who develop lupus and it has nothing to do with the sun. Lupus is not an "evolutionary" disease in that sense.
Does lupus affect more women then men?
9 out of 10 lupus patients are women.
How is lupus going to affect my life?
With medical management and treatment, you can lead a normal life with lupus.
Do systemic lupus affect mental state?
Neuropsychiatric lupus can affect memory, cause depression, and cause personality changes. Current research shows that this affects more lupus patients than previously believed.
What is Lupus anti-coagulant?
Lupus anticoagulant is one a several blood clotting disorders that can affect lupus patients. Lupus anticoagulant causes the patient to make blood clots. It is treated with blood thinners.
Who does lupus affect?
Lupus can affect anyone, but it is most common in women in their childbearing years. Lupus affects nine times more women than men and affects the minority population more often as well. Lupus is more likely to affect African Americans, Asians, and Hispanics than Caucasians. Minorities are also more likely to have serious organ involvement such as kidney disease and failure.
Why does the sun make lupus rash?
The sun can exacerbate lupus rashes due to the sensitivity of the skin in individuals with lupus, an autoimmune disease. Ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun can trigger inflammation and immune responses, leading to the characteristic butterfly-shaped rash on the face and other skin lesions. This reaction occurs because the immune system in lupus patients is already dysregulated, making them more susceptible to environmental triggers like UV exposure. Therefore, sun protection is crucial for managing lupus symptoms.
Can lupus affect your liver?
Yes, lupus can affect the liver, although it is not as common as its effects on other organs. In lupus patients, liver involvement may manifest as elevated liver enzymes, fatty liver, or autoimmune hepatitis. Additionally, certain medications used to treat lupus can also have hepatotoxic effects. Regular monitoring of liver function is important for individuals with lupus.
Lupus located on the body?
Lupus can affect any and every part of the body. Most commonly, lupus causes profound fatigue and joint pain. 50% of lupus patients will have kidney involvement. Lupus frequently causes skin rashes and lesions. But lupus can attack any part of the body. Lupus does not spread in the sense of being contagious or like an infection-it is not. Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system turns against healthy parts of the self.
