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Lupus Disease.
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Definition. Lupus disease occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own organs or tissues. This type of disease is chronic, lasting a lifetime, with potential life-threatening effects. Autoimmune Disorder.
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Lupus continued. When Lupus affects a person’s urinary system, a common symptom is hematuria; blood in the urine. During this symptom, a Lupus patient experiences abdominal pain/ or discomfort. On the other hand, Lupus that affects the respiratory system causes/ or can cause pleuritis, pneumonia, and pulmonary hemorrhage. Pleuritis is when the lining of the lung tissue becomes inflamed causing significant chest pain..
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Diagnosis. Stethoscope. The symptoms of Lupus can be easily confused with other health issues such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, diabetes, hypothyroidism, and multiple sclerosis. Therefore, this disease takes a lot of monitoring and observation to conclude. There is not a signal test or exam that can diagnose Lupus. In fact, studies show it can take years to conclude this autoimmune disorder. However, the sooner Lupus is diagnosed, the easier it is for the patient to manage its symptoms and prevent internal organ damage..
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DIAGNOSIS continued. Scan of a human brain in a neurology clinic.
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