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is systemic lupus erythematosus fatal?

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Sometimes.: Sle is generally treated with good response, but unfortunately it is sometimes fatal.

Question 2

docs can you explain what is 'systemic lupus erythematosus' in clear details?

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An auto immune disea: Systemic lupus is a auto immune disease that can affect any part of the body.The immune system of the patient attacks its own body cells and tissues, and that causes inflammation and damage to the tissues
it most often affecrs heart, skin.Joints, blood vessels, lungs, kidneys , liver and nervous system
the incidence of sle is 9 times in women than men.

Question 3

how can one cure systemic lupus erythematosus?

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No cure but ...: Lupus cannot be cured but the symptoms can often be controlled. In the 1950s, 60% of lupus patients died within five years. Now, more than 90% survive beyond five years. Lupus can be mild. Many lupus patients have non-life threatening disease. Lupus can be severe. Kidney or brain involvement portends a worse prognosis.

Question 4

what is 'systemic lupus erythematosus' in clear tems?

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Autoimmune disease: A disease in which your body makes antibodies against your own cells.  These antibodies cause destruction and inflammation which produce a wide variety of symptoms depending on what cells are being injured.  There are some common symptoms and signs with the disease, but just about any symptom could be produced by lupus.

Question 5

can systemic lupus erythematosus appear in teenagers?

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Systemic lupus/teens: Yes it can appear in teens.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus?

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Many: People with lupus may have joint pain, skin rashes, chest  pain, heart probelms, hair  loss, fingers  changing color in the cold, rash in the sunshine, neuro-psychologic problems. These are  only soemof the symtpoms peopel can have.  They can also have  none of these.  Your physician will evaluate all of these, get  labs tests  and imaging.

Question 7

what is trigger systemic lupus erythematosus in antiquity?

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Mysterious lupus: It is not known what causes lupus erythematosus.  Referring to antiquity, lupus was used to describe several different rashes.  It could be autoimmune, where the body attacks itself such as lupus erythematosus or discoid lupus.  It could be caused by tuberculosis infection such as lupus vulgaris.  It could be related to another inflammatory disease such as sarcoidosis which causes lupus pernio.

Question 8

how common is it for somebody to get systemic lupus erythematosus?

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Relatively rare: Relatively rare, although it can be produced by some medications.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: systemic lupus erythematosus?

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SLE: Lupus erythematosus is a name given to a collection of autoimmune diseases, in which the human immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy tissues.Symptoms of these diseases can affect many different body systems, including joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, heart, and lungs.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: systemic lupus erythematosus diagnostic panel?

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Labs for a + ANA: The antinuclear antibody test (ANA) is the initial screening test for lupus, but since it produces a lot of false positives, follow up testing for other auto antibodies is needed.  The other tests in the panel are usually more specific for lupus, but less sensitive.  Panels sometimes produce  dubious results, so any positive test has to be taken in context.

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