Lupus: Open Access
Open Access

Abstract

A narrative review of systemic lupus erythematosus

Kyla Lucas

Lupus is an incurable autoimmune disease which attacks the body’s normal and healthy tissues becoming hyperactive. It shows symptoms including swelling, inflammation, rashes(Malar, Discoid or photosensitive), damage to the joints, blood, kidney(Lupus Nephrites), skin(Subcutaneous/cutaneous Lupus), heart, brain(Cerebral/CNS Lupus) and lungs also , Musculoskeletal Problems, Anemia, Seziures, Serositis and several many more. People sometimes call lupus the “disease of 1,000 faces” due to its complex nature. Lupus may develop in response to a number of factors including hormonal, environmental, and genetic or a combination of these.

Published Date: 2021-03-27; Received Date: 2021-03-05