domingo, 2 de junio de 2019

Lupus Awareness | CDC

Lupus Awareness | CDC





Lupus is a disease that can affect people of all ages, races, and ethnicities. The signs and symptoms vary.

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What is lupus?

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in different parts of the body. An autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system attacks itself. Its symptoms can show up in many different ways, which sometimes makes it hard to diagnose. Lupus symptoms can range from mild to life threatening, so early diagnosis and treatment by a rheumatologist are important. A rheumatologist is a doctor who has additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis, lupus, and other diseases of the joints, muscles, and bones.

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