Lupus

CAUSES

The cause of Lupus is unknown. But it has been noticed that it occurs due to genetics and environmental triggers. Some common factors that can trigger lupus are environmental factors such as exposure to Sunlight, medications such as antibiotics, anti-seizure medications, and blood pressure medications, and infections.

TREATMENT DETAILS

Since there is no cure discovered, the treatment for lupus focus on controlling the symptoms. By managing conditions, life quality can be enhanced. Symptoms can be managed through medications such as immunosuppressants, steroid, lifestyle changes, and self-care strategies including using sunblock and sun protective clothes.

DIAGNOSIS

It is tough to identify lupus exactly. Because most of the symptoms are misdiagnosed as other ailments due to similar symptoms. There is no specific symptom for identifying lupus. But the butterfly shaped rash on the face happens in most of patient. However, blood tests to detect autoantibodies, lab tests for checking kidney function,l, and inflammation markers. Physical examination, x-rays, CT scan, and Ultrasound are required to confirm.the disease.

RISKS

Women are more likely to be affected by lupus. People of ages from 15 to 45 are affected by lupus in common. But Lupus can affect people at any age. Complications of Lupus vary depending on the affected organ.

• Kidney failure is more common in lupus patient and also lead to death among them.
• Lupus patients are prone to infections
• Women lupus patients have the risk of miscarriage.
• Lupus patients may get cancer.
• When blood supply to bone reduces, bone tissue death occurs and leads to bone collapse.
• If the affected body organ is heart, lupus develop inflammation in heart muscles, arteries, and heart membrane. It increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases and heart attack.
• If the affected body part is the brain, lupus patients experience headaches, memory loss, difficulty in expressing thoughts, dizziness, vision problems, behavior changes, and even the risk of stroke and seizure is possible.
• If lupus affects lungs, pneumonia, inflammation of the chest cavity lining, and bleeding into lungs can happen.
• If lupis affects blood & blood vessels, red blood cells count reduces, leading to Anemia, and inflammation of the blood vessels are possible.

RECOVERY

Though recovery treatment of lupus is not discovered in allopathy, many patients can experience remission periods for long time. The symptoms can be controlled and remission periods can be achieved with proper medication, lifestyle changes. Many individuals with lupus are able to lead productive lives and maintain overall health and well-being.