Lupus : Study
Australian researchers recently worked out how to fix a defect that causes lupus
- Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes your immune system to damage organs and tissue throughout your body.
- It causes inflammation that can affect your skin, joints, blood, and organs like your kidneys, lungs, and heart.
- The cause of lupus is unknown.
- It’s thought to be the result of a mix of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors.
- Lupus is much more common among women than men.
- Lupus can have many symptoms, and they differ from person to person. Some of the more common ones are:
- Pain or swelling in joints
- Muscle pain
- Fever with no known cause
- Red rashes, most often on the face (also called the “butterfly rash”)
- Chest pain when taking a deep breath
- Hair loss
- Pale or purple fingers or toes
- Sensitivity to the sun
- There is no cure for lupus, but medicines and lifestyle changes can help control it.
