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    Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), or lupus, is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks its own tissues, causing inflammation and damage to various organs. Common symptoms include fatigue, fever, joint pain, butterfly-shaped rash, and hair loss. There is no cure for lupus, but treatment can help control it, and diagnosis is difficult as symptoms overlap with other conditions. Doctors use tests like bloodwork and antinuclear antibody tests along with symptom and family history to diagnose SLE. Women, especially of reproductive age, are most commonly affected. The exact cause is unknown but factors like hormones, environment, and genetics may play a role. Treatment depends on each person

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    Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), or lupus, is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks its own tissues, causing inflammation and damage to various organs. Common symptoms include fatigue, fever, joint pain, butterfly-shaped rash, and hair loss. There is no cure for lupus, but treatment can help control it, and diagnosis is difficult as symptoms overlap with other conditions. Doctors use tests like bloodwork and antinuclear antibody tests along with symptom and family history to diagnose SLE. Women, especially of reproductive age, are most commonly affected. The exact cause is unknown but factors like hormones, environment, and genetics may play a role. Treatment depends on each person

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    Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), or lupus, is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks its own tissues, causing inflammation and damage to various organs. Common symptoms include fatigue, fever, joint pain, butterfly-shaped rash, and hair loss. There is no cure for lupus, but treatment can help control it, and diagnosis is difficult as symptoms overlap with other conditions. Doctors use tests like bloodwork and antinuclear antibody tests along with symptom and family history to diagnose SLE. Women, especially of reproductive age, are most commonly affected. The exact cause is unknown but factors like hormones, environment, and genetics may play a role. Treatment depends on each person

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    Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), or lupus, is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks its own tissues, causing inflammation and damage to various organs. Common symptoms include fatigue, fever, joint pain, butterfly-shaped rash, and hair loss. There is no cure for lupus, but treatment can help control it, and diagnosis is difficult as symptoms overlap with other conditions. Doctors use tests like bloodwork and antinuclear antibody tests along with symptom and family history to diagnose SLE. Women, especially of reproductive age, are most commonly affected. The exact cause is unknown but factors like hormones, environment, and genetics may play a role. Treatment depends on each person

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    WHAT IS SLE?

    Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is the most common type of lupus. SLE
    is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks its own
    tissues, causing widespread inflammation and tissue damage in the affected
    organs. It can affect the joints, skin, brain, lungs, kidneys, and blood vessels.
    There is no cure for lupus, but medical interventions and lifestyle changes can
    help control it.

    SYMPTOMS OF SLE
    People with SLE may experience a variety of symptoms such as

    ● Fatigue
    ● Fever
    ● Hair loss
    ● Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling
    ● Butterfly-shaped rash on the face that covers the cheeks and bridge of
    the nose or rashes elsewhere on the body
    ● Skin lesions that appear or worsen with sun exposure
    ● Fingers and toes that turn white or blue when exposed to cold or during
    stressful periods
    ● Shortness of breath
    ● Chest pain
    ● Dry eyes
    ● Headaches, confusion, and memory loss

    {butterfly rashes}
    How is SLE Diagnosed?
    The diagnosis process can be long and difficult for SLE. The symptoms that you
    might experience with SLE can overlap with those of other conditions — for example,
    diabetes and arthritis. Symptoms of SLE may also take time to develop, adding to the
    challenge of diagnosing the disease.

    Doctor will typically start with a family history to see if SLE runs in your family. Then,
    your doctor will want to discuss any symptoms you’ve experienced. After talking to
    you about your symptoms, your doctor will typically do some lab tests. These tests
    are looking for things like low blood cell counts, anemia and other abnormalities.

    The provider may also do an antinuclear antibody (ANA) test. This test looks for
    antibodies — proteins in your body that defend against disease — that could be a
    sign you have an autoimmune disease. People who have systemic lupus
    erythematosus usually test positive for ANAs.

    Testing positive for antinuclear antibodies alone does not mean you have SLE . The
    ANA test is positive in most people with SLE , but it’s also positive in many people
    who do not have SLE. Because of this, a positive ANA alone isn’t enough to
    diagnosis anyone with SLE. Your doctor will typically look for at least three other
    clinical features (including symptoms and family history) before making a diagnosis
    of SLE.

    Who is affected by SLE?

    Anyone can have SLE. It can happen to women, men, children and even newborns.
    It’s much more commonly seen in women than men, with about 90% of diagnosed
    cases being women of reproductive age.

    What causes SLE ?

    The cause of SLE is currently unknown. Researchers are still working to learn more
    about the reason SLE happens. Even though the exact cause isn’t known, there are
    factors that may play into the condition. Possible factors that could cause SLE can
    include:

    ● Hormonal changes: Women are more likely to experience SLE than men and
    this could be partly due to hormones like estrogen. SLE is often seen in
    women during their reproductive years (ages 15 to 44) when estrogen levels
    are higher.

    ● Environmental factors: Different aspects of your environment can also


    increase your risk of having SLE. Factors like the amount of sunlight you’re
    exposed to, medications you take, viruses you might have been exposed to, or
    even stress, can all be possible causes of SLE. A history of smoking can also
    be a possible cause of SLE.

    ● Your family history: There may be a genetic factor to SLE. If you have family
    members who have SLE, your risk of the disease is increased.

    Treatment

    Treatment for lupus depends on the person’s signs and symptoms. Determining
    whether she or he should be treated and what medications to use requires a careful
    discussion of the benefits and risks with the doctor.People who have or suspect
    having SLE is advised to meet rheumatologist

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