Lupus - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Lupus also called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an inflammatory disease that occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own tissues and organs and may affect many different body systems including joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs.

Symptoms-

Anemia

Blood-clotting disorder

A Butterfly-shaped rash on the cheeks and nose

Chest pain
Confusion

Dry eyes

Fatigue

Fever

Hair loss

Headaches

Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling

Memory loss

Raynaud’s phenomenon

Shortness of breath

Skin lesions

Causes-
Lupus is an autoimmune disease means it occurs when the immune system attacks healthy tissue in the body. Some potentials triggers are

Certain medications

Female hormone estrogen

Genetics

Infections

Physical or emotional stress

Sunlight or ultraviolet rays

Trauma

Viruses

Specialists to visit
Rheumatologist
Cardiologist
Pulmonologist
Nephrologist

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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.emedicinehealth.com