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What are the sytomoms of lupus? is it genetic?
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Many possible: Lupus (full name: systemic lupus erythematosus, or sle) is an autoimmune disease that can affect almost any system of the body.Malar rash on face, skin sun sensitivity, blood clots, mood problems, discoid rash, fatigue, unexplained fevers, weight loss, blood in urine, chest pain, hair loss, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, hand/feet swelling, arthritis, vasculitic rash, nasal sores, mouth sores.
Answered 3/21/2013
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