SLE is called a “great mimic” as the symptoms of the disease vary from person to person and never persistent. They keep on coming and going and needs diagnosis. However, the common indicators or signs accompanying SLE are joint pain, fatigue, and skin rashes. Other symptoms include: Headache and hair loss. Eczema or skin problems. Arthritis. Anemia or low blood count. Rash on cheeks, often termed as butterfly-rash. Raynaud’s phenomena, in which fingers turn white and blue with a tingling cold sensation. Problems in blood clotting, especially after an injury. Symptoms localise depending on the affected body part such as the digestive tract, skin, or heart. Patient suffering with systemic lupus erythematosus (later referred as Lupus) may at times feel chest pain with difficulty in breathing. The localised symptoms are: Brain and nervous system: Headaches, pain, numbness, vision problems, and personality disorders. Kidney: Unexpected weight gain with swelling in the legs. Digestive tract: Abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Lung: Cough with blood and difficulty in breathing. Heart: Palpitations and abnormal heart rhythm.DFDAFF
The doctor when approached for symptoms of lupus, will take down physical and family history along with symptoms noticed. The physical exams include, presence of sun sensitive skin rashes called butterfly rashes, ulcers in mucus membrane, arthritis, (swelling or soreness of small joints and ligaments of feet, hands, knees, and wrists), extensive hair loss and thinning of hair, signs of cardiac arrest, irregular heartbeat, or lung inflammation. There are no defined tests for the diagnosis, but a series of test can help rule out if symptoms are due to some other disease. The tests include: Blood tests Urine culture X-ray CT scan
The doctor when approached for symptoms of lupus, will take down physical and family history along with symptoms noticed. The physical exams include, presence of sun sensitive skin rashes called butterfly rashes, ulcers in mucus membrane, arthritis, (swelling or soreness of small joints and ligaments of feet, hands, knees, and wrists), extensive hair loss and thinning of hair, signs of cardiac arrest, irregular heartbeat, or lung inflammation. There are no defined tests for the diagnosis, but a series of test can help rule out if symptoms are due to some other disease. The tests include: Blood tests Urine culture X-ray CT scan
The goal of any treatment is to ease out symptoms of the disease and provide relief. There is no definite cure or medication for treatment of lupus. Changes in diet and lifestyle are recommended to minimize the symptoms. Certain important practices are recommended, such as exercise and meditation to reduce stress, avoid eating certain foods that may trigger immune system attack, regular screenings to keep a check on steroids side effect, etc. Treatment may vary depending on the symptoms, severity of the disease, and affected body part. The various treatments available are: Medications Anti-inflammatory medications to counter affect joint pain and stiffness. Steroid ointments or creams for skin rashes. Corticosteroids to deactivate immunity system of the body and minimize self-attack. Antimalarial drugs for skin and joint problems.
At present, there is no preventive measures for the disease. However, certain modifications can help one prevent such disease: Avoiding sun exposure. Avoiding smoking. Consumption of healthy diet. Living a healthy lifestyle.
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