Lupus Disease

     Lupus is a potentially life threatening disease that effects about 1.5 million Americans. Lupus can effect many different parts of the body. Lupus is a type of autoimmune system disorder in which the body cannot distinguish the difference between foreign antibodies and its own organs. So basically what happens is that the body ends up attacking its own organs thinking they are foreign substances. (The Lupus Foundation of America)

Facial redness or a rash on the face appears in the shape of a butterfly. This rash is flat, patchy lesions can also occur on the face; these lesions are raised and rough to the touch. Some Lupus patients may lose their hair, and scarring on the scalp may be related to this. Lupus patients also experience photosensitivity, a harmful reaction to sunlight. Rashes can occur due to exposure to sunlight. People that have Lupus bruise easily. Ulcers may occur in the mouth, nose and throat ." #

Lupus is a rare and crippleing disease. This disease is as rare as it is hard to undertand. Lupus being a not well known disease is hard to pinpoint. This disease causes insufferable pain and body problems. Such a terrible disease causes syptoms like swelling muscles, joint pains, general inflamations, organ failures, and overall fatigue. Lupus is an autoimmune disease ( AKA the autoimmune sytem attacking itself). This autoimmune disease is most common in youge woman in birth bearing age. With little known reason

Normally our body produces antibodies to protect against foreign antigens such as viruses and bacteria, lupus is unable to distinguish it will attack the antigens but also the healthy tissue. This will cause swelling, pain and tissue damage to joints, skin, kidney the heart and lungs. The cause of lupus is still unknown but some contributing factors are hormones, genetics, environment and medication. There is no cure for lupus only treatment for the symptoms caused by lupus.

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness (GCLEA) partnered to increase community awareness on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and to further educate lupus patients throughout the underserved region of southwest Georgia. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, the most common form of lupus, is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack needed body tissues (“Lupus,” 2018). This specific type of lupus affects major functions of the body including the brain, lungs, skin, and kidneys. Lupus is commonly difficult to diagnose in humans due to its vague symptoms that mimic the symptoms of other major conditions (‘Lupus,” 2017). Presently, researchers are unaware of the origins

The attacking and confused immune system has an assortment of organ systems to choose from and hate on, some common victims are the kidneys, skin, heart, central nervous system, the opportunities are many. Therefore, the symptoms of Lupus vary accordingly. If your stupid Lupus attacks your kidneys, you have kidney problems. If it 's your skin in the crosshairs, you have terrible rashes. If it 's your brain, you have headaches that make you want to poke your eyes out. It 's a real picnic.

Lupus is an autoimmune disease which can affect anyone, regardless of the age. This chronic inflammatory disease occurs when your immune system attacks its tissues by mistake as if they were germs or viruses. Lupus is very difficult to be treated since it spreads rapidly throughout your body, which is why you need to be aware of the early symptoms of this disease. The signs and symptoms of this disease differ in each individual, and they may develop suddenly or very slowly. Here are the most common early signs of lupus.

Even in the year twenty-fifth teen the cause of lupus is not known. History suggests that genes play an important role, but genes alone do not determine who gets lupus. It is likely that many factors trigger the disease and. some of the most common symptoms of lupus are: Pain or swelling in joints, muscle pain, fever with no known cause. Red rashes, most often on the face or chest pain when taking a deep breath, or hair loss. Pale or purple fingers or toes and sensitivity to the sun are also symptoms. Swelling in legs or around eyes, mouth ulcers, swollen glands, feeling very tired. There is no single test to diagnose lupus. It may take months or years for a doctor to diagnose lupus. It is vital that you take an active role in your treatment, which is also to find ways to cope with the stress of having lupus. Exercising and finding ways to relax may make it easier for you to cope. A good support system can also

Lupus is when your tissues and organs are attacked by your immune system without recognizing that they are doing it, and it will continuously do so.Lupus means wolf in latin and it was chosen to because of the red skin inflammation that affects you when you have this chronic disease. It was during the 19th century that this name was chosen. Lupus is a genetic disease, and people who have it genetically may get it activated by the environment. There is no clear cause, but there might be a few things that will give you Lupus symptoms. Being in sunlight may give you skin damage similar to the lupus ones. Sunlight can also give your body an internal response. Infections may start Lupus or bring it back to those who already have it. Anti-seizure medicines may also give you Lupus

Most experts can agree that there are a number of factors that cause it; the causes of Lupus are from a combination of genetics and the environment. Sometimes people inherit what is called a “genetic predisposition” which means that they inherit the chance to eventually develop it. It is very hard to pinpoint one single source of cause that triggers Lupus like I mentioned before. Things in the environment like UV rays from the sun, or unrelated things like an infection or a pregnancy can trigger it. The symptoms of Lupus range from Extreme fatigue, headaches, photosensitivity, pain/swollen joints, and one clear indicator being a butterfly-shaped rash across the cheek or nose.

About 1.5 million people around the globe suffer from the (sometimes deadly) disease, Lupus. Lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks a perfectly normal tissue. Some side effects of lupus include: loss of hair, depression, sensitivity to the sun, rashes, and countless more. Our main focus is the rashes/skin portion of the Lupus disease. More than 42 percent of people with Lupus develop rashes among the skin. Our client, Kaitlyn, suffers from this disease Lupus. She receives severe rashes upon the face, this is called a butterfly rash when you get it on your face. It typically happens across the nose and cheeks, which makes it a butterfly rash. Some other spots

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is complex autoimmune disease caused by a combination of genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. The body’s autoimmune cells fail to distinguish a diseased cell or foreign organism from its own healthy cells. Consequently, the autoimmune system attacks its own cells, causing inflammation in multiple systems including; the kidneys, skin, heart, lungs, hematopoetic, and nervous system.

Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease marked by its effect on various parts of the body, including the joints, skin, blood, and kidneys. It is a condition in which the body's immune system attacks its own cells and tissues, resulting in pain, inflammation, and often damage to organs. Lupus involves the immune system. The immune system makes antibodies that work to protect the body against foreign substances like viruses and bacteria. Such foreign bodies are called antigens. When a person has lupus, his or her body is unable to determine the difference between antigens and the individual's cells and body tissues. As such, the immune system creates antibodies against the individual's own tissues. These antibodies are called autoantibodies. Depending on the type of lupus, a wide range of symptoms may be experienced, from rashes, hair loss, and achy, swollen joints to fever, anemia, and abnormal blood clotting. Though the disease can affect many parts of the body, individuals usually experience symptoms in only a few organs. There is no known cure for lupus. However,

Kristan is a 49-year-old female who suffers from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) (M32.19), along with osteoarthritis, vitamin D deficiency, CVA, and anemia. Her symptoms include fatigue, joint pain, swelling, morning stiffness, rash, sleep disturbances and fever. Kristan has tried and failed various treatments including quinacrine, prednisone, and plaquenil, all provided her with little to no relief. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is the most common form of lupus, a chronic, incurable autoimmune disease producing autoantibodies that can attack almost any system in the body. Lupus can impact the lives of patients in many different ways with varied and often unpredictable symptoms. Benlysta is currently the only medicine specifically

The disease I have chosen for my case study is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, commonly known as lupus. It is a chronic disease of idiopathic origin that causes chronic inflammation. Lupus can also affect any organ in the body, of any body system. Lupus affects 1.5 million Americans, and globally affects 5.0 million people. It is estimated that the incidence of lupus is 1 to 25,000 per 100,000 people in North America, Asia, Europe, and South America. Lupus is more likely to affect women, who make up almost 90% of cases. Female minorities are 2-3 times more likely to develop lupus in comparison to white Caucasian women. The exact morbidity and mortality rate of lupus is