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11. Lupus - 16,000 cases each year - Causes, Symptoms, Types & Treatments

Mar 20, 2020
10 mins

Episode Description

Lupus is a chronic disease which is sometimes referred to as "inflammatory rheumatic disease". There are many different symptoms associated with this condition. Most of the symptoms are caused by the inflammation and is therefore known as "inflammation". 

Inflammation may be caused by trauma, illness, malnutrition, illness, infections, drugs, viruses, genetics, radiation, poor eating habits, and genetic factors. The main cause of lupus is not completely understood and is considered a genetic disease. Some people suffer from lupus for a lifetime while others suffer from it once in their life. People who suffer from lupus may also suffer from aplastic anemia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The main characteristic of lupus is inflammation. This can range from being mildly annoying to quite debilitating. It can cause inflammation of the joints, the muscles, the lungs, the organs, the skin, the eyes, the skin and other parts of the body. The long term effects of the constant pain are the liver and kidneys are affected, the heart and the blood vessels can also be affected, vision can also be affected, hearing and even the digestive system can be affected.

Symptoms of lupus may also vary from person to person and from one person to another. It may be hard to diagnose lupus because most symptoms may overlap with one another. It is vital that people suffering from lupus visit a doctor at the first sign of symptoms, for this is how it can be diagnosed correctly.

Sometimes it may be difficult to differentiate between lupus and something else that has similar symptoms. The symptoms can also differ because of the different treatment that a doctor might give to a patient. Once you get the proper diagnosis the treatment for lupus will then be different for each person. It is important that you are aware of the symptoms of lupus disease so that you can be prepared for them when they start. Once a patient is properly diagnosed, he or she will have a better chance of finding the right treatment. This is especially true if the symptoms are caused by the same thing. Patients will be more likely to be able to avoid the problems that can occur in a patient that is not aware of lupus symptoms.

Treatment for lupus is also different for each person. This means that it is imperative that people know what to expect when they are having treatment for lupus. Not knowing what the effects of treatment for lupus can do is a very dangerous thing. If you do not understand the medications that you are taking and your doctor doesn't tell you about them, you could be in danger. You should ask about the side effects of the medication that you are being prescribed to take.

Each symptom is different for each person. Your doctor should be able to identify the symptoms and what they are that you should be avoiding. When it comes to treatment for lupus the symptoms may differ depending on the severity of the disease and the severity of the symptoms.

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