Is lupus curable?  5 ways to control symptoms

Is lupus curable? 5 ways to control symptoms

Lupus is a chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disease that, despite not having a cure, can be controlled with the use of medicines that help reduce the action of the immune system, such as corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, as well as care such as applying sunscreen. daily, for example, according to the instructions of the rheumatologist or […]

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Lupus diet: what to eat and what to avoid (with menu)

Lupus diet: what to eat and what to avoid (with menu)

In the lupus diet, it is important to prioritize the intake of foods, such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, fish and whole grains, which are rich in fiber, vitamin A, vitamin D and omega 3, nutrients with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action that they help reduce inflammation and prevent possible complications of the disease, such as […]

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Discoid lupus: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Discoid lupus: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Discoid lupus or discoid lupus erythematosus is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the skin, causing symptoms such as round, red and scaly lesions, mainly noticed on the face and back of the neck. These lesions arise due to changes in the immune system that acts against the body’s own healthy cells, resulting in skin […]

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Lupus nephritis: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Lupus nephritis: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Lupus nephritis is inflammation of the renal glomeruli, caused by systemic lupus erythematosus, resulting in symptoms such as decreased amount of urine, swelling of the legs and blood in the urine. Lupus nephritis affects more than half of people with lupus, being more common in women after the age of 30, although it can also […]

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Types of lupus: main symptoms (and treatment)

Types of lupus: main symptoms (and treatment)

The different types of lupus are discoid lupus, systemic lupus erythematosus, drug-induced lupus, and neonatal lupus. Symptoms of lupus include skin lesions, hair loss, joint swelling and pain, fever and, in some cases, kidney, heart and blood problems. Lupus is an autoimmune disease where defense cells attack healthy cells in the body, which can cause […]

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Lupus: what it is, symptoms, types, causes and treatment

Lupus: what it is, symptoms, types, causes and treatment

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes defense cells to attack healthy cells in the body, which can cause inflammation in various parts of the body, especially joints, skin, kidneys, bone marrow, heart, lungs, eyes and brain. Lupus is more common in young women, between 14 and 45 years old, but its symptoms can appear […]

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15 main symptoms of lupus (with online test)

15 main symptoms of lupus (with online test)

The main symptoms of lupus are pain and swelling in one or more joints, red spots on the skin, excessive tiredness, skin lesions after sun exposure, hair loss, increased sensitivity to light, and sores in the corner of the mouth or inside the mouth. nose. The symptoms of lupus can affect any organ or part […]

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