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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

	About Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
	Symptoms
	Types
	Diagnosis
	Treatment
-		Arthritis, Arthralgia, and Myalgia
-		Cutaneous Lupus
-		Fatigue and Systemic Complaints
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	Which doctor should I Consult ?
	Latest Publication and Research

Drugs For Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

belimumab

dexamethasone ophthalmic

hydrocortisone

hydroxychloroquine

ibuprofen

mefenamic acid

triamcinolone topical

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"By exudative erythema is understood a disease of unknown etiology with polymorphic skin lesions--hyperaemia, oedema, and hemorrhage--arthritis occasionally, and a variable number of visceral manifestations, of which the most important are gastro-intestinal crises,endocarditis, pericarditis, acute nephritis, and hemorrhage from the mucous surfaces. Recurrence is a special feature…and attacks may come on... even throughout a long period of years."
-Willial Osler, 1895

Systemic lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic disease with many manifestations. SLE is an autoimmune disease in which the body's own immune system is directed against the body's own tissues (the body harms its own healthy cells and tissues ) leading to inflammation of various body tissues. It can occur at all ages, but is more common in young women. In addition, lupus can run in families, but the risk that a child or a brother or sister of a patient will also have lupus is still quite low.

Etiology

Lupus is a complex disease, the cause of which is unknown. In addition, some autoantibodies join with substances from the body's own cells or tissues to form molecules called immune complexes. A buildup of these immune complexes in the body also contributes to inflammation and tissue injury in persons with lupus. Researchers do not yet understand all the factors that cause inflammation and tissue damage in lupus.

Latest Publication and Research on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Updated on 12/06/2011

Rash and loss of vision in a 60-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus. - Published by PubMed

Environmental exposure, estrogen and two X chromosomes are required for disease development in an epigenetic model of lupus. - Published by PubMed

Successful disease-specific iPS cell generation from patients with kidney transplantation. - Published by PubMed

Belimumab: in systemic lupus erythematosus. - Published by PubMed

Rash and loss of vision in a 60-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus. - Published by PubMed

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Posted by: mark76(Guest) Posted on: 05/22/2012

my name is mark I am 14 years old I have been diagnoses with SLE I am always in pain but its like no one even cares its life and i have to deal with it just wanted to put that out there i am always stress how can i prevent that? anyone?

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Posted by: jyotshana.kumari(Guest) Posted on: 04/17/2010

My name is Jyotshna. I am 23 years unmarried girl, suffering from S.L.E, Which was detected by S.G.P.G.I, Lucknow. I am taking Wysalone-5mg daily with H.C.Q.S. My growth is not proper.I feel pains and weakness in joints. Is there any permanent treatment for this disease? If possible, please advice me.

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Posted by: cots1 Posted on: 03/03/2011

Hi Jyotsna, You may be needing immunosupprasent as well.Which kind of SLE you have?Consult a nephrologist soon

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