Lupus is an autoimmune inflammatory disease that often affects multiple organs. Each patient is uniquely affected by lupus, which makes it incredibly difficult to diagnosis. Some of the most common symptoms of lupus include a facial rash, joint and muscle pain, fatigue, sensitivity to light, along with other…
Lupus can be a tricky disease because of its complexity. Its symptoms can be confusing because the disease impacts every patient differently. To help you learn more about lupus, here’s are seven important things to know: 1. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease. Autoimmune diseases are serious conditions that…
Having an autoimmune disease means that a person’s immune system is attacking their body instead of protecting it. Aside from the autoimmune disease they may have, they’re also at a higher risk of developing other serious health complications. According to prevention.com, there are five serious complications that can arise…
In this animated video from Lupus U.K., the disease is depicted as an invisible monster. It explains that lupus is an autoimmune disease that rarely displays any visible signs. MORE: Discover how lupus affects blood platelets The invisible nature of the disease makes it difficult for non-sufferers to understand just how debilitating lupus…
Autoimmune diseases (like lupus) occur when the immune system attacks the body’s healthy cells causing a host of issues. Right now, there’s no known cause or cure for these diseases. What do you know about the cells the immune system attacks? Did you know B-cells produce antibodies and T-cells…
With more than 1.5 million lupus patients in the U.S., it’s surprising how little people know about this autoimmune disease. There is currently no known cure for lupus and the cause of it is still a mystery, although doctors now think there may be a genetic predisposition to the condition.
Lupus can affect patients in many ways, and although no two patients will share exactly the same symptoms, there are some common symptoms that most people know of, like a butterfly rash, joint pain, sun sensitivity and extreme fatigue. However, there are also other lesser-known symptoms that you might not…
Diet can have a huge effect on the symptoms of lupus and other autoimmune diseases. Many have found that certain foods can trigger flares. Conversely, eating a healthy diet can help keep lupus flares at bay. The question is: what foods should you be eating? MORE: Nine tips…
Lupus is a difficult disease in many ways, but one of the hardest parts for lupus sufferers is diagnosis. There isn’t a simple test that patients can take to tell doctors they have it, and it often takes a while to arrive at the correct diagnosis. We’ve gathered statistics from both Right Diagnosis…
This 2014 educational animated video from Chop Shop Studios explains that lupus is a complex and unpredictable disease which can strike a person at any time. Women are nine times more likely to have lupus than men and the disease usually manifests during childbearing years. MORE:Â Do you…