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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Evaluation (Patient Education Will be…

- - - - While symptoms of this disease can be severe, many people can live normal lives when the condition is not flaring up i.e. intense inflammations that inhibit movement and normal actvities of daily life.
  - - - Possible risk of infections from children, especially when taking corticosteroids.
  - - - Low red blood cell count results in less oxygen being transported around the body.
- - - - One of the most common obstacles to exercise in this population is fatigue, yet physical activity can very much help with reducing fatigue! Reserach shows that the more time spent doing moderate/vigorous exercise correlates with decreased fatigue and increased functioning. (Mahieu, M. A et al 2016).
- - - - Prednisone will be taken as needed to treat flare ups, quickly inhibiting the immune system to reduce the inflammation response.
        
        Main side effect of any medication that inhibits the immune response is higher risk of infections as there are less antibodies in the blood than what may be needed to fight off pathogens
      - Besides medication, patients with Lupus are encouraged to watch their diet and make sure to be protected from the sun. Other medications may be prescribed to fight symptoms of lupus.
    - - Diagnosed by X rays where we would see an opacity and blunted costophrenic angle.
      - Commonly treated with steroids for patients with lupus, resolution is expected within two weeks.
      - (Karkhanis, V. S., & Joshi, J. M., 2012).