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What is sle lupus?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 11/14/2022

There are two types of lupus:

Discoid lupus - often called skin lupus, this affects only the skin.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - antibodies attack the connective tissue, organs etc throughout the body.

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Is Discoid Lupus referred to as just Lupus?

No, not generally. Lupus, generally is talking about SLE which is systemic. SLE has no cure only treatment for the symtoms, whereas Discoid can be treated and go away.

What is the abbreviation of systemic lupus erthematosus?

The abbreviation of systemic lupus erythematosus is SLE.

What does the medical abbreviation SLE mean?

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is the full form of SLE.

Is SLE caused due to excess protein in the urine?

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks healthy tissues, organs, and cells. Protein in the urine (proteinuria) can occur in some individuals with SLE due to kidney involvement (lupus nephritis), but it is not the primary cause of the disease. Both genetic and environmental factors play a role in the development of SLE.

Can systemic lupus erythematosus be prevented?

There are no known ways to avoid developing SLE. However, it is possible for a patient who has been diagnosed with SLE to prevent flares of the disease.

What color tube for the SLE?

A lavender-top tube is typically used for testing antinuclear antibodies (ANA) in patients suspected of having Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

Is anti jka antibody associated with lupus?

I have anti jka antibody and have now been diagnosed with SLE

What is the abbreviation for a chronic inflammatory disease involving the skin joint kidneys and nervous system?

SLE... it is lupus

What is a Chronic inflammatory disease affecting skin kidneys heart and lungs?

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Autoimmune condition marked by a wolf-like facial rash and joint pain?

systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE

Can arthuritis cause lupus?

i have not heard that arthritis can cause lupus but it is a common symptom of lupus. SLE causes are not yet know but is queried to be caused by genes, UV light and virul transmission, though i believe the latter may be triggers for the former.

What harm can alfalfa do?

people with the autoimmune disease systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) should not take any form of alfalfa.

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