What Is Lupus? - Lupus Foundation of America
WEBJul 31, 2020 · Lupus is a chronic (long-term) disease that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of your body. It’s an autoimmune disease, which means that your immune system — the body system that usually fights infections — attacks healthy tissue instead. Lupus most commonly affects your: Skin. Joints.
What is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)? - Lupus Foundation …
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Neuropsychiatric lupus (NPSLE). This is also called “lupus with central nervous system (CNS) involvement.”. This means that a person’s lupus is causing symptoms that affect their brain, like headaches, trouble thinking, memory loss, seizures, or stroke. Experts are learning more about NPSLE, but they estimate that more than 1 in 5 …
Diagnosing lupus - Lupus Foundation of America
WEBApr 20, 2020 · Diagnosing lupus can be challenging. There’s no single test that can give doctors a “yes” or “no” answer. Sometimes it can take months—or even years—to gather all the right information. Making a lupus diagnosis is kind of like putting together a puzzle. Your doctor will look at several different puzzle pieces: your symptoms ...
Help Us Solve The Cruel Mystery | Lupus Foundation of America
WEBOur health educators are available to answer your questions and give you the help you need. Contact a Health Education Specialist. The Lupus Foundation of America is the largest force in the fight to cure lupus. Read hundreds of articles and resources, and find dozens of ways to get involved. Join us.
How Lupus Affects The Skin | Lupus Foundation of America
WEBAug 26, 2021 · Subacute cutaneous lupus causes a red scaly rash or red ring-shaped sores. It usually happens on skin that gets sunlight, like the neck and arms. Acute cutaneous lupus causes a butterfly-shaped rash on the cheeks and nose that looks like a sunburn (called malar rash). Sometimes it affects other body parts, like the arms and legs.
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) | Lupus Foundation of America
WEBAug 16, 2021 · Some people with lupus make antibodies called antiphospholipid antibodies. Many people with antiphospholipid antibodies will not have any complications. But some people will have blood clots inside the blood vessels or pregnancy complications. APS happens when these complications occur. Blood clot complications can include:
What Causes Lupus? - Lupus Foundation of America
WEBApr 30, 2024 · Silica dust — which many farm and industrial workers are exposed to at their job. Other environmental causes could be: Medicines — like sulfa drugs, tetracycline drugs, and antibiotics. Emotional stress — like a divorce or death of a family member. Anything that can damage or tire your body — like injuries, surgery, or giving birth.
Understanding lupus: a guide | Lupus Foundation of America
WEBOct 17, 2018 · Lupus is a chronic (long-term) disease that can cause inflammation (swelling) and pain any part of your body. It’s an autoimmune disease, meaning that your immune system attacks healthy tissue (tissue is what our organs are made of). Lupus most commonly affects the skin, joints, and internal organs — like your kidneys or lungs.
Lupus facts and statistics | Lupus Foundation of America
WEBThe Lupus Foundation of America estimates that 1.5 million Americans, and at least five million people worldwide, have a form of lupus. Lupus strikes mostly women of childbearing age. However, men, children, and teenagers develop lupus, too. Ninety percent (90%) of people living with lupus are women. Most people with lupus develop the disease ...
Lupus Symptoms | Lupus Foundation of America
WEBJul 25, 2023 · Sensitivity to sunlight or fluorescent light. Chest pain when breathing deeply. Many people with lupus also have problems that affect their skin and hair, like: A butterfly-shaped rash on the cheeks and nose. Hair loss. Sores in the mouth or nose. Fingers and toes turning white or blue and feeling numb when a person is cold or stressed (Raynaud ...