Lupus
Lupus is an inflammatory condition that may affect joints, skin, kidneys, blood, brain, heart, lungs, abdominal organs like pancreas, eyes, hair and skin (like discoid lupus), or any other part of your body. It is an auto-immune disease where the body’s defense system reacts to the body’s own tissue. This disease is more common in females of childbearing age, but could also affect males as well. People with Lupus may experience changes in symptoms, referred to as flares and remissions; flares are periods where the disease is more active and symptoms increase. Current studies indicate that genetics play a role in getting Lupus; new Lupus cases are more common in families where someone already has the disease.
It is important to see a qualified Rheumatologist who can accurately diagnose Lupus through a physical exam, blood tests, and other tests for lupus to determine if organs such as the kidneys are functioning properly. The doctors (and team) at AOA will determine the best treatment for Lupus to help you manage the disease.
