Lupus: An Autoimmune Disease That Attacks the Body
What is Lupus?
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that occurs when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues and organs. This can lead to a wide range of symptoms, including fatigue, pain, swelling, and skin rashes. Lupus can affect people of all ages, races, and genders, but it is more common in women than in men.
Types of Lupus
There are several different types of lupus, including:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the most common type of lupus. It can affect many different parts of the body, including the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, and lungs.
- Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) affects only the skin. It can cause a variety of skin rashes, including the characteristic butterfly rash on the face.
- Drug-induced lupus is a type of lupus that is caused by certain medications. It usually goes away after the medication is stopped.
Symptoms of Lupus
The symptoms of lupus can vary depending on the type of lupus and the severity of the disease. Some of the most common symptoms include:
- Fatigue
- Pain
- Swelling
- Skin rashes
- Fever
- Weight loss
- Hair loss
- Mouth sores
- Eye problems
- Kidney problems
- Heart problems
- Lung problems
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