Lupus

So, what is lupus disease? The Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the body’s immune system. It has also been shown that a combination of genes, hormones and environmental factors can cause SLE lupus symptoms to occur. At this time, there is no known cause or cure for lupus, but there are ways to cope and minimize irritation. There are several other circumstances under which lupus can be triggered:

• at puberty
• after childbirth
• through sunlight
• during the menopause
• after viral infection
• as a result of trauma
• after a prolonged course of medication

SLE Lupus Symptoms

There are many SLE lupus symptoms that are common to all lupus disease patients. Certain drugs or infections can cause SLE lupus symptoms. Some of these symptoms include:

• fatigue and exhaustion
• aching and/or swollen joints
• body and facial rashes
• fever

Is Lupus Disease Contagious?

Lupus disease is not contagious and cannot be passed from one person to another. The actual cause of lupus disease is unknown, but the origination and SLE lupus symptoms have been identified within the body’s immune system.

Is Lupus Disease Fatal?

In most cases people live long, productive lives with lupus disease. It is a condition that may come and go or come, go and never return. There have been very few cases where lupus was deemed the cause of death, but it is not unheard of. Lupus itself doesn’t cause death, but it creates a situation where infection overwhelms the body and causes death. A high level of sanitation and lupus treatment can almost always help avoid fatality.