Question 1

what is sle disease? my aunt is undergoing through ths condition.is there any cure for ths disease

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See details: Sle is an autoimmune disease that can effect virtually any part of the body. There are no cures but there are effective treatments and controls.

Question 2

systemic lupus erythematosus--what is sle?

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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 3

what is treatment of sle? please suggest doctor in delhi.

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Variety of treatment: There are a variety of treatments for lupus. Some are more immunosuppressive than others.  Others such as Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) are used as maintenance therapy.  Sometimes the american college of rheumatology lists international members and that might a good source to locate a rheumatologist.  The sooner you establish with a rheumatologist, the sooner you can start treatment.  Good luck.

Question 4

what are the signs of sle?

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Lupus: Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can afffect any organ system. Most commonly, joints become inflammed (painful and sometimes swollen). Skin rashes are common as well, especially on the face; when distributed over the cheeks , this rash is called a malar rash. Oral ulcers are sometimes noted and fever can be present as well. Pleuritic chest pains that worsen with deep breaths can occur.

Question 5

what causes a coma in sle?

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Several things: Several things can cause coma in SLE;lupus cerebritis (autoimmune), cerebral vasculitis,arterial thrombosis,hemorrhagic stroke, renal failure,diabetic meticulous.

Question 6

can sle cause fibromyalgia?

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No: Sle is an autoimmune disorder. Fibromyalgia is a clincal syndrome.

Question 7

is sle(lupus) very contagious?

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No: Lupus is not contagious, it is not caused by an infection. It is an autoimmune disease.

Question 8

how would trichamonas effect sle?

Accepted Answer

It would not! : Trichamonas will have no effect on systemic lupus erythematosus

Question 9

do people with lupus sle get tmj ?

Accepted Answer

No relationship!: There is no relationship between TMJ arthritis and systemic lupus. The spondyloarthropathies and mechanical injury are most likely!

Question 10

can sle cause me to stop ovulating?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: This almost never happens. Good wishes.

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