Lupus

Lupus is not caused by a pathogen.

Yes, these are all signs of Lupus. Looking for these 2 things are some of the things the doctor will look for when trying to diagnose you with Lupus.

IF THE BUMPS STILL EXIST YOU NEED TO GO RIGHT AWAY BECAUSE IT COULD BE A NUMBER OF THINGS LIKE;GENITAL WARTS, HERPES, SYPHILLIS ETC. THE DOCTOR CANNOT DETERMINE WHAT YOU HAVE UNLESS THE BUMPS ARE PRESENT BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO TAKE LIVE CULTURE (PUSS FROM INSIDE THE BUMP) AND EXAMINE IT TO MAKE A DIAGNOSIS. SO IF THE BUMPS ARE STILL THERE GO RIGHT AWAY BECAUSE WE ALL KNOW THERE IS NO CURE FOR HERPES JUST TREATMENT AND YOU DON'T TO TAKE A CHANCE AND SPREAD IT TO OTHERS. IF THE BUMPS HAVE DISSAPEARED STILL GO GET AN EXAMINATION BECAUSE YOU CAN DETECT SYPHILLIS THROUGH BLOOD.

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I had one bump that was not painful but figured I should get it checked anyway -- it turned out to be a rare form of cancer that affects the vulva.

DO NOT WAIT! Go to the doctor immediately. Better safe than sorry!

Protein and cellular casts in the urine indicate possible lupus nephritis. Foaming urine can be a symptom. In advanced stages, high blood pressure and swelling of the lower extremities are also symptoms.

The characteristic butterfly-rashes of SLE is caused by deposits of circulating immune complexes on the skin. This symptom usually appear on sun-exposed skin.

Lupus presents with a speckled pattern.

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.

SLE does not itself cause platelets to clump. However, a related comorbid disorder called Hughes disease aka antiphospholipid syndrome does cause "sticky blood".

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body. Lupus affects each patient differently. Because of that, a variety of medications are used to manage lupus, many of them "off label" or not approved by the FDA for treatment of lupus. The four drugs approved by the FDA are aspirin, hydroxychloroquine, prednisone and Benlysta (belimumab) which is give by IV infusion. Subcutaneous clinical trials are now underway for Benlysta.

Off label drugs include methotrexate, azathioprine, cytoxan, mycophenolate mofetil, rituximab and a variety of non steroidal anti inflammator medications.

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Lupus is a serious autoimmune disease, and unfortunately some patients die as a result of lupus and/or the treatments for the disease.

Yes, and no. Vitamin C boosts your immune system, which may cause flares or for you to feel unwell. It is difficult to find a prenatal without Vitamin C, but if you can find a prenatal with just folic acid, you will be fine.

I have discoid lupus and it has scared my scalp vey bad leaving me bald in those area's will the hair grow back and is there a cure for this

Lupus patients often develop pleurisy, or inflammation of the lining of the lungs. This causes chest pain upon deep breathing.

Lupus patients may also develop inflammation in the heart which also causes chest pain. There are three types of inflammation of the heart based on which layer is affected: pericarditis, myocarditis, and endocarditis.

All chest pains should be addressed by a doctor immediately.

No there is no vaccine against lupus. First of all, lupus is not caused by a pathogen (virus, bacteria, or fungus). Vaccines cause the person's immune system to develop antibodies that destroy pathogens. Since lupus is not directly caused by a pathogen, there is no vaccine.

The chemotherapies and biologic medications that are used in the treatment of more serious cases of lupus target specific places where the immune system has gone awry. Older therapies like prednisone suppress the entire immune system. Newer therapies suppress specific parts of the immune system. However, these are treatments and not vaccinations. Vaccinations are designed to prevent disease, not to treat disease once it has already developed.

Lupus is not contagious and not caused by a virus or bacteria, although some people develop lupus after having Epstein Barr. Many develop lupus without this. Vaccines are created from viruses and bacteria to make our bodies create antibodies against them. In lupus, a person's immune system is confused and may attack healthy self instead of invaders. lupus is not caused by an organism.

Most cases of lupus are mild to moderate. If the patient follows the treatment plan, a normal life expectancy can be attained. Fewer cases are life threatening and some are fatal. Strides in diagnosis and treatment over the last 40 years have changed a diagnosis of lupus from a death sentence to a life sentence. Lupus patients are more susceptible to infection and cardiovascular events than the general population.

Find out if the problem is related to milk. Many people are lactose intolerant and don't know it. Lactose is a specific type of sugar that is found in milk, and requires that we create an enzyme called Lactase before we can properly metabolize many dairy products. Just a little lactose can cause problems for someone who is lactose intolerant. If that isn

It varies widely depending on the rheumatologist. Call ahead and ask.

Rheumatologists are the specialists that diagnose and treat lupus. You can find one by going to www.rheumatology.org. Click on find a member>by location>click your state>click box for MEMBERS PROVIDING PATIENT CARE>select your city.

Lupus is an incurable autoimmune disease that can range from mild to life threatening. For some people, lupus affects only the skin and hair, causing rashes and patchy baldness. For other people, lupus affects internal organs.

Systemic lupus erythematosus causes inflammation, joint and muscle pain, profound fatigue, fevers, rashes, mouth ulcers and more.

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Yes, lupus is an inflammatory disease.