What is systemic lupus erythematosus ??

Answer 1

Lupus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can affect virtually any system in the body. Think of it as a 'self-allergy' where the body attacks its own cells and tissues, causing inflammation, pain, and possible organ damage.
The symptoms can include- Arthritis (swelling and pain of the joints), muscle pain and weakness, fatigue, sun-sensitivity, hair loss, "Butterfly" or malar rash (a rash across the nose and cheeks), fever, anaemia, headaches, recurrent miscarriages

Answer 2

SLE is an autoimmune disorder , where body becomes allergic to its own tissues & starts destroying various tissues in lungs , kidney ,blood vessels. There is no cure but symptoms are largely controlled by cortisone & then there are remissions , that means the person has no active disease process going on for years sometimes ten to fifteen years , have seen two such cases going beyond forty years of life ,unfortunately both were females & both doctors . Anyway that apart , the Hospital at Manipal ( Karnataka) has a very good department to asses & manage these cases. That is all I know about and I m a firm believer in science to find solution to these ailments , so that hope is always there.

Answer 3

Please see the webpages for more details and images on Systemic lupus erythematosus.

Answer 4

The disorder is found worldwide, its higher in ethnic groups such as Afro-Caribbeans and Chinese. it attacks connective tissue.to get more on this go onto the web

Answer 5

Look in wikipedia or Pubmed.

Answer 6

http://www.medicinenet.com/systemic_lupus/article.htm

Answer 7

Look here:

Wikipedia is great...