LUPIS ERYTHEMATOSUSBy Mollie Dow

Lupis Erythematosus-Is a long term autoimmune disorder that may affect the skin, kidneys, joints, the brain, and other organs.-The disease may be mild or severe and life-threatening.

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Who get’s

it?

-More than 90 percent of

people with lupus

erythematosus are women

between the ages of 15 and

45. African American, Latina,

Asian, and Native American

women are at greater risk of

getting lupus than white

women. How is Lupis Erythematosus caused?-Lupis Erythematosus can be caused by certain drugs but the main cause is not for sure.

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You might have Lupis Erythematosus if you experience…• Chest pain when taking a deep breath

•Fatigue

•Fever with no other cause

•General discomfort, uneasiness, or an ill feeling.

•Hair loss

•Mouth sores

•Sensitivity to sunlight

•Skin rash -- a "butterfly" rash over the cheeks and bridge of the nose affects about half of people. It gets worse in sunlight.

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CURE:-There is no specific cure of Lupis Erythematosus. The goal is to keep your symptoms controlled.

-Whenever in the sun, keep protective and wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and protective clothing.

-If you have it its important to have:

•Preventive heart care

•Up-to-date immunizations

•Tests to screen for thinning of the bones.If the Lupis Erythematosus isn’t treated or controlled then..•Inflamed kidneys, which may cause no pain but can be detected with urine and blood tests.•Central nervous system problems, such as headaches, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, mood swings or seizures•Tissue death, caused when the blood supply to certain areas is reduced. The hip joint is commonly affected and may result in pain when walking.

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Sources

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001471/

http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/Patients/Health-Conditions/Lupus.aspx

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000435.htm