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Do I have Lupus ?
A Few Quick Facts about,and things to look for,concerning Lupus and its symptoms
Lupus at times can be difficult to diagnose as It can sometimes be mistaken for other ailments.The majority of people have had lupus for sometime before being diagnosed.
The more common signs of lupus are:
•joint pain and stiffness, with or without swelling
•muscle aches and pains
•feeling very tired
•skin rashes
•trouble thinking, memory problems, confusion
•kidney problems with no known cause
•chest pain when taking a deep breath
•butterfly-shaped rash across the nose and cheeks
•sun or light sensitivity
•hair loss
•fever with no known cause
•anemia (uh-NEE-me-uh) (too few red blood cells)
Things your doctor will use to help diagnose Lupus
1.Medical history.
2.Family history of lupus or other autoimmune diseases.
3.Complete physical exam.
4.Blood and urine tests.
5.Skin or kidney biopsy .
No one test can tell if a person has lupus. These tests combined,will provide clues to your condition. It will also help your doctor rule out other ailments that may be confused with lupus.
October 14, 2009 No Comments
