Lupus By Karen Martinez what is lupus Lupus

Lupus By: Karen Martinez

what is lupus? Lupus is a disease where one portion of the body is to active and then it produces a lot of hormone. It attacks the healthy tissue The immune makes proteins called antibodies to protects and fight bacteria's. But lupus makes the immune system un able to defined between antigens and healthy tissues. Then lupus makes the immune send antibodies against healthy tissues.

Symptoms The results in symptoms such as inflammation, swelling, and damage to joints, skin, kidneys, blood, the heart, and lungs. Skin lesions or rashes, especially on the arms, hands, face, neck, or back. Hair loss or alopecia Abnormal blood clotting problems Reynaud's phenomenon: fingers turn white and/or blue or red in the cold Seizures Mouth or nose ulcers Weight loss or gain Dry eyes Easy bruising Anxiety, depression, headaches, and memory loss

The cause of the lupus? Doctors don’t exactly know what causes it but they believe its genetic and environmental stimuli. This mostly found in female then males because it more show its when women get there menstrual period and during pregnancy. some environmental factor that cause it is stress, sunlight, smoking also there is medications like

How is lupus diagnosed? The person has to meet 4 of the following symptoms to be diagnosed to have Lupus 1. Serositis - inflammation of the membrane around the lungs or the heart 2. Mucosal ulcers - small sores found in the lining of the mouth and nose 3. Arthritis - nonerosive arthritis (tenderness, swelling, pain) of two or more peripheral joints 4. Photosensitivity - skin rash or other symptoms caused by exposure to ultraviolet light 5. Blood disorder - hemolytic anemia (low red blood cell count), leucopenia and lymphopenia (low white blood cell count), or thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) 6. Renal (kidney) disorder - high protein count in urine 7. Antinuclear antibody test positive 8. Immunologic disorder - positives on anti -Smith, anti-ds DNA, antiphospholipid antibody tests. 9. Neurologic disorder - seizures or psychosis 10. Malar rash - rash on cheeks

How is lupus treated? There is no cure but there is treatment to stop redness and inflammation. Treatment for it not to be spread more. And the medications that you can take is Advil and aspirin Serious long-term side effects include weight gain, easy bruising, osteoporosis, hypertension, diabetes, and increased risk of infection. The risk of osteoporosis can be reduced by taking calcium and vitamin D supplements

ways to prevent more bad skin diseases. Staying out of the sun and wearing sun block to prevent skin rashes. Indoor fluorescent lighting can also trigger skin rashes in some people with lupus. Topical corticoid steroids may be used to treat skin rashes in addition to oral steroids and antimalarial drugs. Medication to treat fatigue. Difficulty sleeping, depression and poorly controlled pain are all potential causes of fatigue, and doctors will treat these underlying causes. Medications such as corticosteroids and antimalarial drugs may be used if the cause of fatigue cannot be determined. NSAIDs, antimalarial drugs or corticosteroids to treat swelling around the heart and lungs that causes chest pain.

While having lupus and care for your self? Sun care Diet - Eat a nutritious and well-balanced diet with limited sugar and salt intake if on corticosteroids. Pain management - Apply moist heat to painful joints or soak in a hot tub or Jacuzzi. Exercise Don't smoke. Quit if you are a smoker. Fatigue - Control fatigue by remaining active and resting for an appropriate amount of time. Relationships - Maintain good relationships with the physicians that are helping you to manage lupus. Keep appointments, be honest, take medicines, and respect their time. Pregnancy - Keep aware and consult with a doctor about risks associated with pregnancy for you and your child. .

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