Sudden Pain And Swelling In Face
Health Encyclopedia: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Symptoms
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Symptoms
SLE symptoms may develop slowly over months or years, or they may appear suddenly. Symptoms tend to be worse during winter months, perhaps because prolonged exposure to sunlight in the summer causes a gradual build-up of factors that trigger symptoms months later.
Arthritic Pain
The most common symptom is joint pain, which occurs in about 90% of patients with SLE. Characteristics of this symptom vary widely:
- It is often accompanied by swelling and redness.
- It can last from hours to months.
- It...
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