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Health Encyclopedia: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Causes

Causes

Systemic lupus erythematosus is a complex disorder that occurs as a consequence of a number of independent processes and factors.

Environmental factors, such as viruses, exposure to chemicals, or sunlight trigger inflammatory or immune activity. This immune activation may begin as an appropriate response to an unwanted "invader." But, because of a combination of genetic factors, an individual with lupus develops an ongoing immune response that does not shut itself off appropriately. This le...

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...such as a viral infection or hormonal changes.The Immune Response and Inflammatory ProcessThe Normal Immune System Response. The inflammatory process is a byproduct of the activity of the body's... Read more »

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Causes

...convergence of conditions that may include the following:Genetic factorsBrain abnormalitiesA hyper-reactive immune systemViral or other infectious agentsPsychiatric or emotional conditionsFor... Read more »

Narcolepsy: Causes

...combination of genetics and one or more environmental triggers such as infection, trauma, hormonal changes, immune system problems or stress. Researchers are looking for specific genetic mutations... Read more »

Crohn's Disease: Causes

...intestines. Although Crohn's disease has features that resemble an autoimmune disease (in which the body's immune system attacks its own cells), some researchers think that it may be due to... Read more »

Scleroderma: Causes

...disease process leading to scleroderma appears to occur as an autoimmune response, where an abnormal immune system attacks the body itself. In scleroderma, this response produces inflammation... Read more »

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Cause of Cluster Headaches

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