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Lupus-SLE
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Question | Answer |
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What is the cause of SLE | It is an autoimmune process in which abnormal antibodies are produced. Immune complexes form in the serum and organ tissues causing vasculitis or invading the organ directly |
What are some common skin manifestations of SLE | discoid lesions, inflammed red rash usually occuring across the bridge of the nose(butterfly rash) |
What is the leading cause of death among SLE patients | renal manifestations of the disease like nephritis |
What lab assessments might be done to aid in the diagnosis of lupus | RA factor, ANA, ESR, the combination of these tests, elimination of other illness and appropriate symptoms are used to make the diagnosis |
What are common types of medications used to treat SLE | NSAIDS, corticosteroids, immunosupressants, antimalarials-can help w/ painful joints, anticoagulants(after clot) |