LUPUS FAQ'S
What is Lupus?
Lupus is an autoimmune disease, meaning the immune system attacks healthy tissue in the body often causing pain, swelling, fatigue, and a generally sick feeling. Lupus can affect the joints, skin, kidneys, lungs, blood vessels, heart, brain and digestive system.
Common lupus symptoms include:
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Fatigue (being very tired)
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Rash or color change in the face
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Painful or swollen joints, muscle pain
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Unexplained fever
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Chest pain
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Unusual hair loss
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Pale/purple fingers from cold or stress (Called Raynaud’s phenomenon)
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Forgetfulness and difficulty in concentrating