Lupus

LUPUS

Lupus. Your entire body becomes inflamed when you have lupus. Since it’s an autoimmune disease, your body is harmed by your immune system rather than protected. Depending on where your autoimmune system attacks tissue, you may have symptoms all over your body.

LUPUS

An autoimmune disease causes tissue and organs all over your body to be damaged by your immune system. Your skin, joints, blood, and organs including your kidneys, lungs, and heart may all be impacted by the inflammation  it creates. A medical professional will assist you in locating drugs to control your symptoms and lessen the frequency of flare-ups.

Types

Skin-only lupus is known as cutaneous lupus erythematous.
Drug-induced: As a side effect, certain drugs can the symptoms. Usually transient, it may disappear once you stop taking the drug that caused it.
Neonatal lupus: This can occasionally be present in newborns. Although they may be at a higher risk, babies born to biological parents who have lupus are not guaranteed to have the disease.

Symptoms

The symptoms of lupus typically occur in waves, known as flare-ups. The symptoms may be so bad during a flare-up that they interfere with your everyday activities. Additionally, you may experience times of remission during which your symptoms are minimal or nonexistent.
Usually, symptoms appear gradually. You may initially experience one or two lupus symptoms, followed by additional or distinct symptoms. The most typical symptoms include chest pain, muscle pain, or joint pain, particularly during deep breathing.
Headaches.
Rashes: It’s normal to get a rash all over your face, which medical professionals sometimes refer to as a butterfly rash.
Fever.
loss of hair.
mouth ulcers.

Causes

Genetic factors: You may be at a higher risk of developing lupus if you have specific genetic alterations.
Hormones: Your body’s responses to some hormones, particularly estrogen, may increase your risk of developing lupus.
Environmental variables: Your chance of developing lupus may be influenced by factors such as your living situation and the amount of pollution or sunlight you are exposed to.
Your medical background: Lupus may be brought on by smoking, stress, and certain other medical problems (such as other autoimmune disorders).

Treatment

A medication known as a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD), hydroxychloroquine can alleviate lupus symptoms and decrease their progression.
NSAIDs, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: NSAIDs sold over-the-counter (OTC) lessen inflammation and ease discomfort. The optimal kind of NSAID for you and how frequently to take it will be determined by your doctor. Consult your provider before using NSAIDs for longer than ten days in a row.

Your doctor may prescribe you oral pills or inject a corticosteroid directly into one of your joints. Corticosteroids: Corticosteroids are prescription drugs that lower inflammation; one common corticosteroid used to treat lupus is prednisone. Immunosuppressants: Immunosuppressants are drugs that inhibit your immune system and make it less active, which can help prevent inflammation and tissue damage.

Prevention

Continuing to be active
Movement may be unpleasant or difficult due to joint pain. But the greatest technique to get rid of pain and stiffness in your joints may be to move and use them lightly. You may move your body without overtaxing your joints by doing yoga, tai chi, swimming, riding, and walking. Find out from your healthcare practitioner what kinds of activities are most safe for you.

Summary

Ask inquiries and speak with your provider without fear. Your lupus may be impacting you differently if you notice even little changes in your health or symptoms. Keep in mind that you are the greatest person to determine whether something in your body isn’t quite right.