Showing posts with label Lupus awareness autoimmune. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lupus awareness autoimmune. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Day 11 Lupus Awareness Month

May 11:

The most common symptoms of lupus are: extreme fatigue or exhaustion, headaches, painful or swollen joints, fever, a butterfly-shaped rash across cheeks and nose, sun- or light-sensitivity, and hair loss.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Day 10 Lupus Awareness Month

May 10:

Only ten percent of people with lupus will have a close relative who already has lupus or may develop lupus. Some people with lupus also will have a relative who has lupus or another autoimmune disease.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Day 9 Lupus Awareness Month

May 9:

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can damage any organ in the body and can cause life-threatening consequences.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Day 8 Lupus Awareness Month

May 8:

Kidney disease occurs in 50-75% of children with SLE. The prevalence seems to be slightly higher than that seen in adults.