This is a crucial opportunity to increase lupus awareness among the general public and medical professionals and to help people understand the disease's far-reaching effects.
What is Lupus?
Lupus is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of various body tissues. An autoimmune disease is when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and tissues. Lupus is one of the diseases that can cause inflammation and damage anywhere in the body, but it most commonly affects the skin, joints, and kidneys. There is no cure for lupus, but treatments are available to help manage the symptoms. This condition can affect any body part, causing swelling, pain, and heat. If not treated, it can result in major health problems.
There are two main types of lupus:
- Discoid lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Discoid lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that manifests as circular, scaly rashes on the skin. These rashes can cause itching, pain, and scarring. These rashes can be red, scaly, and raised on any body part. They can be uncomfortable and itchy and sometimes indicate an underlying medical condition. Discoid lupus can lead to the formation of scars. This is because the disease can lead to skin damage and inflammation. The rash can be small and localized, or it can be large and cover a large area. SLE is a condition that can cause a wide range of symptoms that affect different parts of the body. Symptoms can be mild to severe and come on suddenly or develop gradually. Symptoms can be mild or severe and come and go over time. The intensity of the symptoms determines whether they are classified as mild, moderate, or severe. There isn't a cure for the condition, but early treatment can help to manage symptoms.
Symptoms of Lupus
The most common symptoms of lupus are joint pain, skin rashes, and extreme fatigue. While some people with lupus only experience mild symptoms, these can still significantly affect their daily lives.
Other general symptoms are:
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Illness, infection, intense sunlight, hormonal changes, smoking, and some medications can all trigger lupus. Drug-induced lupus is a condition that usually goes away when people stop taking the medication that caused it. If you have a close relative with lupus, you may be at increased risk of developing it. Lupus isn't contagious, so you can't get it from someone else. You can help control the impact of lupus by making people more aware of it. This Lupus Awareness Month, they need your help to raise awareness about lupus, its symptoms, and the effects it can have on people's lives.