Lupus
Also called: SLE and systemic lupus erythematosus
An illness that occurs when the immune system attacks healthy tissues and organs.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a long-lasting, known as chronic, illness that can affect many parts of the body. These can include joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs.
Symptoms can come on quickly or slowly. They can get worse for a while, then get better, which is called a flare. A common sign is a rash over the cheeks and nose in the shape of a butterfly. But not everyone gets the rash.
Treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus depends on symptoms. Medicines include pain relievers, medicines used to treat malaria, steroids, biologics and medicines that lower immune system responses.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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Systemic lupus erythematosus: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
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Lupus is a disease that occurs when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs (autoimmune disease).
Lupus is a disease where the body's defense system attacks healthy cells and tissues, causing damage to many parts of the body.
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disease with multisystem involvement and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic, multisystem, inflammatory disorder of autoimmune etiology, occurring predominantly in young women.
