A 20-year-old member asked:
what is systemic lupus?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gregory Fehr answered
Emergency Medicine 45 years experience
Lupus: Systemic lupus is an autoimmune condition which is best dealt with a rheumatologist or an oncolologist. This can be a very serious problem and i reccomend the best specialists you can find.
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Dr. Pierre Moeser answered
Specializes in Rheumatology
Autoimmune disease: Lupus erythematosus is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown cause. The immune system attacks the patient's own body (autoimmunity) and can inflame the skin, joints, kidneys, nervous system, lungs, mucous membranes, and other internal organs. A red rash is often but not always present. Thus, it was named lupus erythematosus meaning "red wolf.".
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A 20-year-old member asked:
What are the symptoms of systemic lupus?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Kevin Griffiths answered
Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis
Many: Sle causes many different symptoms ranging from a butterfly rash on the face, thinning hair, diffuse joint pain, seizures, chest pain and renal failure.
6470 viewsReviewed Mar 1, 2019
A 42-year-old member asked:
How can I tell if I have systemic lupus?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Goldman answered
Rheumatology 55 years experience
Testing: If there is a question a rheumatologist can guide you.
5732 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Help me understand systemic lupus?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Yash Khanna answered
Family Medicine 57 years experience
S L E : Systemic lupus erythematosus is an auto immune disease, that can affect skin, joints, kodneys, brain, and other organs.Auto immune means bodys immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues
symptoms vary from person to person and may come and go.It is diagnosed with history of symptoms and blood tests for several antibodies
it is treated with steroids and non steroidal meds, avoid sun and wear protect.
5190 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
What are some natural treatments for systemic lupus?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
Rheumatology 52 years experience
None: There are no natural treatments that have been proven to be effective.
5098 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 14-year-old female asked:
How mild can systemic lupus be?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Karen Butler answered
Family Medicine 21 years experience
No symptoms : If you can prevent a flare up you may be symptom free!!!
1198 viewsAnswered Apr 25, 2018
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