Lupus: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

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Lupus
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Lupus

• Lupus is a long-term immune system disease
  resulting in the inflammation of various tissues
  of the body. Lupus disease occurs when the bodys
  immune system becomes overactive and is unable to
  differentiate between the healthy tissue cells
  and antigens such as virus and bacteria. Lupus
  can develop anywhere in the body, but mainly
  affects the brain, skin, kidneys, lungs, blood
  vessels and other internal organs. Lupus is most
  common between the ages of 20 and 45 and women
  are at greater risk of developing this disease
  than men. There is no permanent cure available
  for lupus medication can be given to help reduce
  the symptoms associated lupus. 

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Causes of Lupus 

• The exact cause of Lupus in not known. However,
  certain factors such as environment, hormones, or
  genetic may contribute in the development of
  Lupus.Environmental factors such as
  excessive exposure of skin against the sun, rays
  from the light bulbs, exposure to industrial
  chemicals, smoking, injury, infections, and use
  of illegal drugs affects the immune system which
  may result in Lupus. The chances of developing
  lupus disease increase if anyone in your family
  is diagnosed with this condition. Abnormal
  changes in the hormones, especially estrogen, can
  cause this disease to occur.

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Symptoms

• The symptoms of Lupus depend on the location
  where it occurs. The most common symptom of lupus
  is the formation of a butterfly shaped rash
  across the cheeks and nose. The sores and rashes
  may also appear on the hands, chest, neck, face,
  and arms. Some other common symptoms of Lupus
  are 
• Pain in the joints and muscle
• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue and headaches
• Unexplained weight loss
• Arthritis
• Swelling in the glands
• Unexpected hair loss
• Inflammation of blood vessels
• Abnormal sensitivity to sunlight

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Diagnosis of Lupus 

• The doctor will start the diagnosis of lupus by
  performing a physical examination to check for
  the severity of the symptoms and will ask you
  about your medical history. After this, he may
  order some diagnostic tests which will help in
  devising the right course of treatment of lupus.
  Diagnostic tests for lupus may include 
• Blood test
• Urinalysis
• Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) test
• Anti coagulant test
• Imaging tests such as CT scan, MRI, X-ray,
  and echocardiogram are done if lupus is affecting
  the internal organs.

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Treatments

• The treatment of lupus varies according to the
  patients age, sex, symptoms, and overall health.
  However, the main aim of the treatment of Lupus
  is to provide relief from the symptoms and
  prevent lupus from spreading to other internal
  organs. Lifestyle treatment for lupusTaking
  proper rest
• Avoiding triggers
• Exercising daily
• Eating healthy diet
• Visiting doctor for regular check ups

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Treatments
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• Medications for lupus Medicines slow down the
  development of lupus and reduce the swelling and
  pain. Immunosuppressive medicines revive the
  normal functioning of the immune system and
  balance the overgrowth of hormones. Non-steroidal
  inflammatory drugs help in reducing inflammation
  and pain in the joints and muscles. A kidney
  transplant or dialysis has to be performed if
  lupus has resulted in kidney damage.

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