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Lupus - Coggle Diagram
Lupus
Prognosis
No cure
Can become progressive
Chronic autoimmune disease with flare-ups and remission periods.
Outcome depends on severity
Early detection and diagnosis are beneficial to patients
Treatment
Immunosuppressants EX: azathioprine
Alternative = Acupuncture therapy
Corticosteroids EX: Prednisone
Alternative = Fish Oil
Healthy Habits
Excercise
Rest
Manage nutritious diet
Limit sun exposure
Symptoms
Fatigue
Memory Loss
Tiredness
Signs
Raynaud's syndrome
Swelling
Rashes
Diagnosis - Urine and Blood test
CBC
Renal biopsy
Chest X-Ray
Etiology
Primary cause
Infections: Trigger flares
Medicines: May cause lupus (modifiable)
Sunlight- skin rashes (modifiable)
Risk Factors
Sex- female (NM)
Age- 15-45 (NM)
Race- P.O.C and Asian Americans(NM)