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Find your community on the free RareGuru App.Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect almost every organ in the body. Symptoms of lupus can range from very mild to life-threatening. There are three main types of lupus; systemic lupus erythematosus, discoid lupus, and drug-induced lupus. Symptoms may include pain or swelling in joints, muscle pain, fever, red rashes, most often on the face (also called the "butterfly rash"), hair loss, chest pain, sensitivity to the sun, swelling in legs or around the eyes, and feeling tired. Genetics is thought to play a role in the development of lupus along with other lifestyle and environmental factors. Studies suggest that a number of different genes may be involved in determining a person’s likelihood of developing the disease, which tissues and organs are affected, and the severity of disease. Lupus is more common in young women. The treatment of lupus depends on the severity of the condition and what parts of the body are affected. Treatment may include acetaminophen, ibuprofen, antimalarial drugs, anti-inflammatory steroids, immunosuppressive drugs, and other such as BLyS-specific inhibitors ( Belimumab).
Source: GARD Last updated on 05-01-20
You can read about the signs and symptoms of lupus from MedlinePlus and the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).
Last updated on 05-01-20
The Lupus Foundation of American has a page called Is lupus hereditary? that provides a good overview. They also have a Genetics page for all of their content tagged as related to genetics.
Medscape Reference has an in-depth review of the genetics of lupus that was written for healthcare professionals but can be useful to anyone looking for detailed information. You may have to register to view the article, but registration is free.
Last updated on 05-01-20
For information on the treatment of lupus, you can read the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) publication called Handout on Health: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. NIAMS is the primary NIH organization for research and information on lupus.
Last updated on 05-01-20
The International Consortium on the Genetics of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus was formed in 2004 and is composed of lupus genetics researchers who have agreed to pool their knowledge and resources to search for genes that predispose to lupus.
Last updated on 04-27-20
The Nemours Foundation's TeenHealth Web site has information on lupus for teens. Click on Nemours Foundation TeenHealth to view the information page.
Last updated on 04-27-20
The Lupus Foundation of America has an information page on lupus and antiphospholipid antibodies. Click on Lupus Foundation of America to view the information page.
Last updated on 04-27-20
The American Association for Clinical Chemistry has an information page on ANA (Antinuclear Antibody Test) which is used to test for Lupus. Click on the link above to view the information page.
Last updated on 04-27-20
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