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Lupus: how can one get an easy dx? 1x butterfly rash(i think), 1x breakout of blister-like pimples on stomach, fatige,chest pain.also,any other ideas?

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Dr. Stuart Winkler answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Dx lupus: Systemic lupus erythematosis is a very hard disease to diagnose. It can mimic many diseases. A butterfly rash on the face with atrophic changes in the skin is one. Other signs and symptoms include fatigue, photosensitivity, fever, weight loss, kidney disease, lung disease, heart disease, liver disease, nerve and brain disease. There are blood tests which can help. Several things must be +.

Answered 4/13/2017

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