Pioneering Lupus Treatment Alternatives
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and organs. SLE is a chronic, inflammatory disorder with autoantibodies which can affect the skin and joints, along with triggering immune complexes in the heart, lungs, kidneys and other organs. Additionally lupus recruits reactive and inflammatory T cells which morph causing additional malfunctions in the systems of the body.
Some people have a genetic predisposition to the disease but no one gene has been identified as the sole carrier of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. There is no single cause for lupus but many environmental triggers such as extreme stress, infections, hormonal changes and even exposure to sunlight that create lupus episodes.
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Common Symptoms of Lupus
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Joint pain, stiffness and swelling
- Pale or purple fingers from cold or stress
- Dry Eyes
- Headaches
- Shortness of Breath
- Confusion and Memory Loss
- “Butterfly” Rash
- Mouth Ulcers
- Skin Lesions that appear/worse with sun exposure
- Hair Loss
Less Common Lupus Symptoms
- Anemia
- Dizzy Spells
- Feeling Sad
- Seizures
Facts About Lupus
- Lupus occurs in women nine times more often then in men, particularly in women between the ages of fifteen and forty-four.
- It is believed that 5 million people throughout the world have some for of Lupus. 1.5million of those people being Americans
- More than 16,000 new cases of Lupus are reported annually across the country.
- Women of color are 2 to 3 times more likely to develop Lupus than people of European descent.
- Lupus is a leading cause of premature cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and stroke among young women.
What is the Treatment for Lupus?
Alternative Lupus Treatment
References on Lupus
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