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Lupus Information
- The technical name for lupus is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It is an auto-immune disease in which the immune system cannot distinguish between threats (like viruses and bacteria), and healthy cells and tissue. As a result, the body produces antibodies that inflict cell damage, most commonly targeting joints, skin, kidneys and the nervous system. Lupus symptoms vary, but there are certain commonalities: fatigue, muscle and joint ache, skin rashes (particularly on the bridge of the nose), and ulcers. About nine times as many young women as young men are diagnosed with lupus...
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Causes of Lupus (SLE)
A mix of genes and environmental factors most likely trigger lupus, though this has not been proven, and the specific roles of these factors are not known. Likely environmental factors include ultraviolet light, viruses, and certain drugs. A single gene has not been identified as causing lupus, though scientists suspect a group of genes associated with chromosome 6.
Treatments for Lupus (SLE)
There are three main groups of commonly prescribed medications for lupus: (1) anti-inflammatory pain relievers such as aspirin, Aleve, Motrin, Advil etc., (2) Antimalarial drugs, which are helpful in preventing flares and treating general symptoms (Plaquenil is the most popular in this group), and (3) corticosteroids, which consist of steroid hormones and reduce inflammation. Other kinds of medication, such as immunosuppressants, may be prescribed in more severe cases of lupus.
Lupus Resources and Support
As the Lupus Foundation of America notes on its Web site, it is important for those coping with lupus to develop and maintain a strong support system: "Participating in a support group can provide emotional help, boost self-esteem and morale, and help develop or improve coping skills."
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Posted in Hepatitis C by Dr. Sharon Orrange on Jul 11, 2012
Some of you have received blood transfusions after surgery, after
an accident, or for anemia from other causes. There is no question
about it, blood transfusions save lives. It may surprise you to
know that there aren’t solid guidelines as to when we should
transfuse someone with red blood cells, in other words there is no
set degree of
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After ten years in private practice I can tell you that people’s
concerns haven’t changed much over time. Many of us convince
ourselves we have these medical problems when thankfully we don’t.
Over and over again I am asked about these 10 things. If they look
familiar, go see your doctor for some reassurance.
1) A ... Read More »
At some point, most women will know what it’s like to have a UTI:
you feel like you have to urinate constantly, there is burning and
pain during urination and you will feel like you have to pee again
even when you just finished. Then, the discomfort escalates and you
may even urinate blood. UTIs happen in women because the urethra is
short,
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