is the disease "lupus" deadly? my friends mother has it and i heard it was deadly and i was just wondering. and also it is possible that since her mother has it that she could have it?
2006-11-14 04:44:32 · 6 answers · asked by care_bear_sugar_princess_hottie 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Lupus is a systemic, chronic disease. Depending on the form, and the body system it is affecting the mortality from it varies.
About inheriting the disease, wikipedia says:
Although SLE can occur in anyone at any age, it is most common in women of childbearing age. It affects 1 in 4000 people in the United States, with women suffering five to fifteen times more often than men. The disease appears to be more prevalent in women of African, Asian, Hispanic and Native American origin but this may be due to socioeconomic factors. People with relatives who suffer from SLE, rheumatoid arthritis or thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura are at a slightly higher risk than the general population. A person with a parent or sibling with the condition has a 10% chance of developing the condition. Only 5% of children born to a parent with lupus will develop the condition.
2006-11-14 04:57:40 · answer #1 · answered by eilishaa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lupus can attack any part of your body, organs or skin. Some people live many many years with it, while others have a vital organ affected and don't live very long. It is a hereditary disease but both the mother and father have to have the right gene. If your friend is worrying about it she can get tested, though it could show up later in life.
2006-11-14 04:53:23 · answer #2 · answered by golden oldy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be life threatening but rarely causes death by it's self. Try a web site www.healthtouch.com under the health information section enter lupus and that will give you some more information.
2006-11-14 05:04:35 · answer #3 · answered by whyme? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lupus is neither heriditary nor infectious, so there isn't much chance of your friend getting it. It is a disease of remissions and exacerbations, and there is no permanent cure. Therefore, it is ultimately fatal.
2006-11-14 04:55:17 · answer #4 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no such thing as 'incurable'. Google 'Royal Rife' and 'Don Croft Zapper' for the truth.
2006-11-14 05:05:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but it is. I don't think that your friend has it or will develop it in the futur
2006-11-14 04:51:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋