Overview And Facts
With the basic facts about lupus, you¡¯ll have a better picture of what¡¯s going on. These overview articles will put the disease and its causes into perspective.
Lupus Topic OverviewInformation on systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus or SLE), a chronic disease that can cause inflammation, pain, and tissue damage throughout the body.
What Happens with LupusThe outlook for people with lupus has improved as better treatments have been found. Now, nearly 70% of people with lupus live 20 years or more after they are diagnosed with the condition.
Lupus CauseLupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE) is an autoimmune disease, in which the immune system attacks the bodys own tissues as though they were foreign substances. Lupus is not contagious.
What Increases Your Risk of lupusThe chances of developing lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE) are higher in people who are female, are black or Asian, are between the ages 15 and 45, and have a family history of lupus.
Lupus PreventionThere is currently no way to prevent lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE). But people who smoke may be more likely to develop lupus.
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