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About Lupus

What is Lupus?

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack healthy tissue. This results in inflammation and damage to various parts of the body.

Symptoms

Each person with lupus may have different symptoms that can range from mild to severe and these symptoms may come and go over time. Lupus never affects two people the same way.

Diagnosis

Anyone can get lupus, but it develops most commonly in women between the ages of 15-45. Men can get lupus too. Lupus is not infectious or cancerous.

Cause

Scientists are making progress in understanding this complex disease whose cause is unknown.

Treatment

The treatment of lupus depends on the symptoms experienced and organs affected. Each treatment plan is designed for the individual patient and may change over time.

Types of Lupus

Anyone can get lupus, but it develops most commonly in woman between the ages of 15-45.

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