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what is lupues?

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Lupus is a mystery: Lupus is a famous master of masquerade--it can mimic many disease states. Lupus symptoms may be present much earlier than when it can be diagnosed, thus lab measurement only provide a guide. It is an autoimmune disease in which the body somehow produces "autoantibodies" which attack its own tissues--virtually all organs/tissues can be involved . Consult your doc. Good luck.

Question 2

should people get a hipitis b shot?

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Probably: Hepatitis B is an effective vaccine and all children have been routinely vaccinated since 1991.  For adults the usual recommendation is to vaccinate if there is any risk of exposure (healthcare workers, people with immunodeficiency, etc).  More recently the vaccine is being offered to all adults.

Question 3

how can i have a control over my lust?

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Lust or sex: Hypersexuality is also known as a type of impulse control behaviours (icbs) have been reported following the use of das and Levodopa in patients with parkinson's disease (voon et al 2011) psychiatric diagnosis, especially mood disorders, psychoactive substance abuse disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, are common comorbid disorders with sexual addiction. Reevaluate your lust.

Question 4

how to deal with baby lust of 40yo wife?

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Open dialogue: The pros & cons of motherhood at any age can benefit from information from a number of sources.Pregnancy @40 has a 1/100 chance of down syndrome.Being emotionally ready to deal with a normal newborn at any  age much less one with a problem is one only a couple can decide.Assemble facts, share all your concerns, explore any alternatives with help of a counselor. Mom had my little sis @ 42(surprise).

Question 5

what is lupus?

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Autoimmune disease: Lupus (or sle or systemic lupus erythematosus) is an autoimmune disease that can cause many symptoms including joint pains, kidney disease, rashes, blood count disturbances and more.  Your doctor can evaluate if you need to be tested.

Question 6

what is lupus?

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Inflammatory disease: Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease [instead of your body fighting germs or bacteria, it starts to attack healthy cells] with unknown cause.

Question 7

what is lupus?

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Auto-immune disease: Systemic lupus erythematosis:  a complex disease. It is an "auto-immune" disease (production of antibodies attacking the sufferer's own body). Symptoms can include fevers, aches/pains, fatigue, weight loss, kidney disease, rash, easy clotting, many others. Treatment includes suppressing the immune system to reduce the antibodies. Discoid lupus has a rash, not necessarily other symptoms.

Question 8

what is lupus?

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Autoimmune disease: The immune system causes inflammation in skin (often red cheeks after sun exposure), and/or joints, and sometimes organs like kidney, muscle, liver, blood vessels, brain. Treated with plaquenil, (hydroxychloroquine) antiinflammatories, other meds, and healthy habits like vaccines to prevent infections and exercise to stay fit.

Question 9

what is lupus?

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It is: It is an autoimmune disease where your immune system attacks your body.  There are 4 forms: systemic, drug-induced, discoid, and subacute cutanenous.  The lupus foundation's website has great educational material.

Question 10

what is lupus?

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Systemic lupus: SLE is a very specific disease of the immune system.  It can affect any organ in the body and usually at least two organs, not always at the same time.  Unfortunately the test used to screen for lupus, the ANA, is very sensitive and is positive in many more people without lupus than with lupus.    For more information see the excellent website https://www.hopkinslupus.org/lupus-info/

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