Lupus: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

What Is Lupus?

Like other autoimmune diseases, lupus occurs when the immune system, which protects the body from viruses, bacteria and other invaders, mistakes the body’s own tissues as foreign and attacks them. In lupus, the result is chronic inflammation throughout the body, including in the nervous system and in major organs.

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How Lupus Happens

Recognizing Lupus

Diagnosing Lupus

Lupus Treatment Guide

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Coping with Lupus Fatigue

Fatigue affects 90 percent of people with lupus.

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Lupus Survival Guide

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1.5 million
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Suhail Kumar, MD Rheumatology Greenville Health System	Q	How can I keep my lupus in remission?
Suhail Kumar, MD Rheumatology Greenville Health System	A	Remission in lupus can be maintained by multiple techniques. Eating healthy, protecting against sun exposure, avoiding environmental toxins . . . Read More

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