Lupus
One would think that aids or cerebral pals would be the most common
disorders but their not. No one ever hears anything about but its
more common in people then aids, cerebal palsy, multiple sclerosis, sickle-
cell anemia, and cystic fibrosis combined. The L.F.A ( Foundation of
America) research data show that between 1,400,000 and 2,000,000 people
have been reported to have been diagnosed with lupus. (Lahita 1) In some
cases, lupus is mild and only affects a few organs and the skin. In other
cases, it is very serious and is even life threatening. Thousands of
people die each year from Lupus or Lupus related complications.
Their are three different types of Lupus. They all are ...
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organ in the
body. Most of the time or some of the times Discoid lupus will progress
into systemic Lupus. For some people, it only the joints and skin. In
others, the joints, blood, kidneys, lungs or other organs or tissues can be
affected. Last of all, Drug-induced Lupus, which occurs after taking some
certain prescribed drugs. Many of the symptoms of drug-induced only four
percent of people who take hydralazine or procainamide will develop the
disease.
Life as a teen living with Lupus would be difficult. Living with
the embarrassment of the butterfly rash all over the face. Facing the
torture and teasing of the cruel kids. Sports would not be an option, a
teen with Lupus, their bones would be so fragile and their joints, lungs,
and other organs can affect the performance and ability to participate in
the activity, unless permitted my the doctor.
The cause of Lupus is completely unknown. Scientific research
shows that the cause involves environmental and or ...
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a tan that comes from the
tanning bed, same reasons as the environmental affect.
Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which causes inflammation in
different parts of the body. The human body immune system produces
proteins called antibodies that protect the body against foreign
substances. When the body acquires Lupus, it loses the ability to tell the
difference between foreign substances and its own cells and tissues, so it
attacks the body good material. These antibodies are called auto-
antibodies, which fight itself. After so long of the auto-antibodies
fighting itself, it causes a immune complex build up. The immune complex
builds up on tissues and can cause inflammation and ...
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