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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Alternate Names : Disseminated Lupus Erythematosus, Lupus, Lupus Erythematosus, SLE
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- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Neurologic Disorders
- Seizure Disorders
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Today's Top News Stories | • | FDA Backs Cholesterol Drug Vytorin - Jan 08, 2009, 17:00
Review says it lowered bad cholesterol more effectively than Zocor. | • | Common Flu Strain Resistant to Popular Antiviral Drug - Jan 08, 2009, 19:00
But other medications are available that work, CDC officials stress. | • | Many Turn Blind Eye to Racism - Jan 08, 2009, 17:00
They're not quick to condemn hurtful comments, study suggests. | • | Studies Challenge Framingham Risk Score - Jan 08, 2009, 19:00
The long-standing assessment for heart risk may not be accurate in some cases. | • | Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 8, 2009 - Jan 08, 2009, 10:12
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Neurologic Disorders
- Seizure Disorders
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Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder which may affect many organ systems including the skin, joints and internal organs. The disease may be mild or severe and life-threatening. African-Americans and Asians are disproportionately affected.
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- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Lupus, Discoid - View of Lesions on the Chest
- Lupus, Discoid on a Child's Face
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Rash on the Face
- Lupus, Discoid on the Face
- Antibodies
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Acute Kidney Failure
• Arthritis
• Autoimmune Disorders
• Blood Clots
• Drug-Induced Lupus Erythematosus
• Endocarditis
• Heart Disease
• Hemolytic Anemia
• Kidney Disease
• Lupus Anticoagulants
• Lupus Nephritis
• Myocarditis
• Organic Brain Syndrome
• Pericarditis
• Pleural Effusion
• Pleurisy
• Psychosis
• Pulmonary Embolus
• Thrombocytopenia
Tests & Exams
• Antimitochondrial Antibody
• Antinuclear Antibody Panel
• Anti-Smooth Muscle Antibody
• Antithyroglobulin Antibody
• Antithyroid Microsomal Antibody
• CBC
• Chest X-Ray
• Complement
• Complement Component 3 (C3)
• Coombs' Test - Direct
• Cryoglobulins
• Dialysis
• ESR
• Mononucleosis Spot Test
• Platelet Count
• Protein - Urine
• Renal Biopsy
• Rheumatoid Factor
• Urinalysis
• Urinary Casts
• WBC Count
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Antibody
• Breathing Difficulty
• Central Nervous System
• Chest Pain
• Chronic
• Confusion
• Coughing Up Blood
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Fingers That Change Color
• Hair Loss
• Headache
• Heartbeat Sensations
• Joint Pain
• Lupus - Resources
• Malaise
• Mouth Sores
• Muscle Aches
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Nodules
• Nosebleed
• Numbness and Tingling
• Protein in Diet
• Rashes
• Renal
• Seizures
• Swallowing Difficulty
• Swelling
• Swollen Glands
• Urine - Bloody
• Vision - Light Sensitive
• Weight Loss - Unintentional
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