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Systemic Lupus Erythmatosus

Systemic Lupus Erythmatosus. By Madeline Z. Symptoms. fatigue painful or swollen joints fever anemia swelling in feet, legs, hands pain in chest on deep breathing butterfly rash ( a rash across the bridge of the nose and cheeks. This is a “butterfly rash”. Symptoms Continued.

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Systemic Lupus Erythmatosus

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  1. Systemic Lupus Erythmatosus By Madeline Z.

  2. Symptoms • fatigue • painful or swollen joints • fever • anemia • swelling in feet, legs, hands • pain in chest on deep breathing • butterfly rash (a rash across the bridge of the nose and cheeks. This is a “butterfly rash”

  3. Symptoms Continued • sun- or light-sensitivity (photosensitivity) • hair loss • abnormal blood clotting • fingers turning white/blue when cold or stressed (Raynaud’s phenomenon) • Dry eyes • Headaches, confusion, memory loss This is an example of Raynaud’s phenomenon

  4. Lupus Symptoms Flowchart

  5. Causes • Genes possibly, science cannot prove it definitely, but it appears to occur in families. • ultraviolet rays from the sun • ultraviolet rays from fluorescent light bulbs • sulfa drugs, which make a person more sensitive to the sun • sun-sensitizing drugs

  6. Causes Continued • penicillin or other antibiotic drugs • an infection • a cold or a viral illness • exhaustion • injury • stressors

  7. Treatments • Anti-inflammatory drugs may be used to treat pain, swelling and fever associated with lupus. • Antimalarial drugs. Medications commonly used to treat malaria, can help control lupus. • Corticosteroids • Drugs that suppress the immune system may help in serious cases of lupus.

  8. Treatment Side Effects • Anti inflammatory drugs- stomach bleeding, kidney problems, and an increased risk of heart problems. • Antimalarial drugs- stomach upset and retina damage • Corticosteroids- weight gain, easy bruising, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, diabetes and increased risk of infection. • Immunosuppressants increased risk of infection, liver damage, infertility, and an increased risk of cancer.

  9. Lupus Diet • Cut Omega-3 Fatty Acids- generally found in oily fish. • Greatly reduce all fats and salt. • Check with doctors about what herbs can be used in/on food or as supplements; some can make your symptoms worse. • Do not eat alfalfa, it has been known to cause lupus like symptoms and lupus flare ups. • Eat calcium rich foods such as dark leafy greens. • Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain, and a lot of water is encouraged. Alfalfa

  10. Citations "Lupus Foundation of America." Lupus Foundation of America. Web. 04 June 2012. <http://www.lupus.org/newsite/index.html>. Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Web. 04 June 2012. <http://www.mayoclinic.com/>. "Lupus Picture (Hardin MD Super Site Sample)." Lupus Picture (Hardin MD Super Site Sample). Web. 07 June 2012. <http://hardinmd.lib.uiowa.edu/dermnet/lupus2.html>. "Raynaud'sDisease ." Raynaud's Disease. Web. 08 June 2012. <http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Raynauds-phenomenon/Pages/Introduction.aspx>. Lee. "The Chemist's Kitchen: The Most Dangerous Food in the World!" The Chemist's Kitchen: The Most Dangerous Food in the World! Web. 08 June 2012. <http://chemistkitchen.blogspot.com/2009/03/most-dangerous-food-in-world.html>.

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