systemic lupus erythematosus

Also known as SLE, lupus, Lupus Erythematosus, systemic, SLE - Lupus Erythematosus, systemic, disseminated lupus erythematosus

Lupus, formally called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue in many parts of the body. Symptoms vary among people and may be mild to severe. Common symptoms include painful and swollen joints, fever, chest pain, hair loss, mouth ulcers, swollen lymph nodes, feeling tired, and a red rash which is most commonly on the face. Often there are periods of illness, called flares, and periods of remission during which there are few symptoms. Children up to 18 years old develop a more severe form of SLE termed ch

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly called lupus, is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissue throughout the body, causing symptoms that range from mild to severe including joint pain and swelling, fever, chest pain, hair loss, mouth ulcers, fatigue, and a facial rash. It matters because the disease typically involves cycles of flares and remissions that can significantly affect a person's quality of life, and it can be particularly severe in children.

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Medical condition (new).name: Lupus
Medical condition (new).synonyms: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Medical condition (new).image: Lupusfoto.jpg
Medical condition (new).caption: Young woman with the distinctive butterfly rash that many individuals with lupus experience
Medical condition (new).field: Rheumatology
Medical condition (new).symptoms: Painful and swollen joints, fever, chest pain, hair loss, mouth ulcers, swollen lymph nodes, feeling tired, red rash
Medical condition (new).onset: 15–45 years of age
Medical condition (new).duration: Long term
Medical condition (new).causes: Unclear
Medical condition (new).diagnosis: Based on symptoms and blood tests
Medical condition (new).medication: NSAIDs, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, hydroxychloroquine, methotrexate
Medical condition (new).prognosis: 15 year survival ~80%
Medical condition (new).frequency: 2–7 per 10,000