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What could be the cause of lupus....stress related...genetic.....hormonial changes?
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Lupus: Lupus is an autoimmune disease. Antibodies in your blood stream recognize "self" proteins as foreign and attack the tissues in your body.
Answered 3/31/2013
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Yes and more: Environmental and medication side effects need also to be evaluated. Stress is not a cause, but there is an estrogen effect and increased family occurrence.
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