Systemic lupus erythematosus
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Also known as: lupusContent medically reviewed byDr. Shreenidhi KulkarniMS, OrthopaedicsView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTComplicationsComplicationsIf untreated, after a prolonged period it may lead toBlood clots and inflammation of blood vessels or vasculitisInflammation of the heart, or pericarditisHeart attackStrokeMemory changesBehavioral changesSeizuresInflammation of lung tissue and the lining of the lung, or pleuritisKidney inflammationDecreased kidney functionKidney failure Blood clots and inflammation of blood vessels or vasculitis Inflammation of the heart, or pericarditis Heart attack Stroke Memory changes Behavioral changes Seizures Inflammation of lung tissue and the lining of the lung, or pleuritis Kidney inflammation Decreased kidney function Kidney failure Butterfly rash on the face Appetite loss Hair loss Fever Fatigue Photosensitivity Mouth ulcers Unexplained Fever Pericarditis Pleuritis Painful and swollen joints Chest pain upon deep breathing Swelling (edema) in legs or around eyes Raynauds phenomenon Chorea Exact cause is not known, but it is believed that the following can cause the disease. Genetics Family history of close relative with lupus Environmental Factors: Exposure to ultra violet rays Viruses Medications or certain drugs Emotional stress Trauma Hormones Females are more commonly affected than men Women during pregnancy are high risk of developing this condition It is believed that estrogen, a sex hormone may play a role The risk factors include: Age: people between age of 15 - 45 years are more prone to develop lupus Sex: Women are at higher risk to develop lupus
Blood clots and inflammation of blood vessels or vasculitis
Inflammation of the heart, or pericarditis
Heart attack
Stroke
Memory changes
Behavioral changes
Seizures
Inflammation of lung tissue and the lining of the lung, or pleuritis
Kidney inflammation
Decreased kidney function
Kidney failure
Butterfly rash on the face
Appetite loss
Hair loss
Fever
Fatigue
Photosensitivity
Mouth ulcers
Unexplained Fever
Pericarditis
Pleuritis
Painful and swollen joints
Chest pain upon deep breathing
Swelling (edema) in legs or around eyes
Raynauds phenomenon
Chorea
Exact cause is not known, but it is believed that the following can cause the disease.
Genetics
Family history of close relative with lupus
Environmental Factors:
Exposure to ultra violet rays
Viruses
Medications or certain drugs
Emotional stress
Trauma
Hormones
Females are more commonly affected than men
Women during pregnancy are high risk of developing this condition
It is believed that estrogen, a sex hormone may play a role
The risk factors include:
Age: people between age of 15 - 45 years are more prone to develop lupus
Sex: Women are at higher risk to develop lupus
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