what is lupus?

Answer 1

Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease which causes inflammation of various parts of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood and kidneys. The body's immune system normally makes proteins called antibodies to protect the body against viruses, bacteria and other foreign materials. These foreign materials are called antigens. In an autoimmune disorder such as lupus, the immune system loses its ability to tell the difference between foreign substances (antigens) and its own cells and tissues. The immune system then makes antibodies directed against "self." These antibodies, called "auto-antibodies," react with the "self" antigens to form immune complexes. The immune complexes build up in the tissues and can cause inflammation, injury to tissues, and pain.

Answer 2

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) is a chronic autoimmune disease that is potentially debilitating and sometimes fatal as the immune system attacks the body’s cells and tissue, resulting in inflammation and tissue damage. SLE can affect any part of the body, but most often harms the heart, joints, skin, lungs, blood vessels, liver, kidneys and nervous system. The course of the disease is unpredictable, with periods of illness (called flares) alternating with remission. Lupus can occur at any age, but is most common in women and particularly non-Caucasian women. Lupus is treatable symptomatically, mainly with corticosteroids and immunesuppressants, though as of 2006 there is no cure.

Answer 3

Lupus is a widespread and chronic (lifelong) autoimmune disease that, for unknown reasons, causes the immune system to attack the body's own tissue and organs, including the joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, brain, blood, or skin. The immune system normally protects the body against viruses, bacteria, and other foreign materials. In an autoimmune disease like lupus, the immune system loses its ability to tell the difference between foreign substances and its own cells and tissue.

Answer 4

Lupus is one of many disorders of the immune system known as autoimmune diseases. In autoimmune diseases, the immune system turns against parts of the body it is designed to protect. This leads to inflammation and damage to various body tissues. Lupus can affect many parts of the body, including the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood vessels, and brain. Although people with the disease may have many different symptoms, some of the most common ones include extreme fatigue, painful or swollen joints (arthritis), unexplained fever, skin rashes, and kidney problems.

Answer 5

lupus is a disease:

Systemic lupus erythematosus.
Any of various chronic skin conditions characterized by ulcerative lesions that spread over the body. No longer in scientific use.

also called lupus vulgaris or systemic lupus erythematosus.

Answer 6

The medical condition of Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can attack virtually any system in the body.
http://www.uklupus.co.uk/

Answer 7

SLE or systemic lupus erythematous is a connective tissue disease which shares certain common features with other disorders in this group including inflammation of the skin, joints, and other structures rich in connective tissue, as well as altered patterns of immunoregulation. 90%of cases are women, usually of child-bearing age; more common in blacks than whites. course of disease is often one of periods of exacerbation and relative quiescence. may involve virtually any organ system and has a wide range of disease severity.

Answer 8

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect virtually any system in the body.
http://www.uklupus.co.uk/

Answer 9

It is an auto immune disease where the cells in the body are attacking itself.

Answer 10

LUPUS IS A SHORTENED WORD FOR LUPUSADE, IT IS TOILET WATER AND CAT BLENDED TOGETHER THEN BOTTLED.