Lupus Causes, Symptoms, Signs, Diagnosis and Treatments

This booklet is for people who have systemic lupus erythematosus, commonly called SLE or lupus, as well as for their family and friends and others who want to better understand the disease. The booklet describes the disease and its symptoms and contains information about diagnosis and treatment as well as current research efforts supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) and other components of the Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health (NIH). It also discusses issues such as health care, pregnancy, and quality of life for people with lupus. If you have further questions after reading this booklet, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor.


By Reading this Booklet You Will Learn:

Defining Lupus
Understanding What Causes Lupus
Symptoms of Lupus
Diagnosing Lupus
Treating Lupus
Lupus and Quality of Life
Pregnancy For Women With Lupus
Current Research
Hope for the Future
For More Information
Acknowledgments

Information Boxes
Common Symptoms of Lupus
Diagnostic Tools for Lupus
Warning Signs of a Flare
Preventing a Flare
Tips for Working With Your Doctor
Promising Areas of Research

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