What is Lupus: The Silent Disease?

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There are many people living with lupus who are not yet aware of it. They may have some of the symptoms – which may or not be visible – but because lupus has so many different symptoms, it can be very difficult to diagnose.

SLE – what is systemic lupus erythematosus? Learn more here.

With this video shared by WJBF TV, you can watch a 2013 segment from The Means Report all about lupus. Dr. Alyce Oliver from Georgia Regents University shares very important and interesting information about what lupus is — how the body turns against itself and attacks the immune system, who is at risk of developing the disease, the different forms of lupus, and its primary symptoms.

Wondering about lupus? Here are 10 facts you should know about it.

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