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Addison's disease and lupus are distinct autoimmune disorders, but they can be related. Addison's disease, characterized by insufficient production of cortisol from the adrenal glands, can occur in individuals with autoimmune conditions, including lupus. In some cases, lupus can lead to adrenal insufficiency as a secondary condition. Therefore, while they are not the same, there can be an association between the two diseases in some patients.
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Is lupus related to stuttering?
No; lupus and stuttering are not related. You can find good information on stuttering on the web site for The Stuttering Foundation. You can find information on lupus from the National Arthritis Foundation.
How do you give salt in food dog with addisons Dieses?
How do you give salt in food dog with addisons Dieses?"
Lupus and tuburculosis?
Lupus is an autoimmune disorder. Tuberculosis is an infection. People with lupus often take immunosuppressive medications that may make them more vulnerable to tuberculosis, but the two are not related.
Can you be a carrier of lupus?
Lupus is not directly hereditary, however predisposition to developing autoimmunity is more likely in people who are related. Lupus is not contagious. For these two reasons, a person cannot be a lupus carrier. A person can be genetically predisposed to develop lupus but the disease may never develop.
What is Drug-induced or drug-related lupus erythematosus?
This term refers to lupus that develops after a patient has taken a medication. Medications that can trigger drug-induced lupus include procainamide or hydralazine
Is lupus related to low sodium?
Lupus itself is not directly related to low sodium levels, but certain medications used to manage lupus or complications from the disease can lead to hyponatremia (low sodium). Additionally, some individuals with lupus may experience kidney issues that affect sodium balance. It's important for patients with lupus to monitor their sodium levels and discuss any concerns with their healthcare provider.
What disease did JFK s?
addisons disease
Do patients recover from lupus?
The vast majority of people with lupus live a relatively normal life span. People with lupus die of "lupus related complications", the top 3 being organ failure, heart attacks and strokes, and uncontrolled infection. Lupus is not listed as the cause of death, but the complication is.
Is lupus a generation disease?
Science has identified some genes that appear to be related to the inheritance of lupus and autoimmunity. Having these genes only predisposes the patient to the disease however, it does not mean the patient will ever get lupus.
What two of these organisms are most closely related Canis familiaris Mephitis mephitis Canis lupus Panthera pardus?
Canis familiaris (domestic dog) is most closely related to Canis lupus (wolf).
Can heptatis b positive patient be diagnosed with lupus?
If a person is positive for hepatitis B that has nothing to do with lupus one way or the other. The two are not related.
Which president of the united States had Addisons disease?
Kennedy
