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Health Encyclopedia: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Treatment

Treatment

No treatment cures systemic lupus erythematosus, but many therapies can suppress symptoms and relieve discomfort. Treatment of SLE varies depending on the extent and severity of the disease.

Only three drugs are technically FDA-approved for the treatment of lupus:

Prednisone
Aspirin
Hydroxychloroquine

However, none of theseare the standard of care. In everyday practice, numerous other, more effective drugs are commonly used. A new surge of interest has spurred numerous clinical studies and t...

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Expert & Community Posts

Can I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus?

By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...lining around the heart (pericarditis) and/or lungs (pleuritis)* Renal (kidney) disorder:... Read more »

With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Thinking Outside the Box Means Looking Beyond The Joints

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...also develop rheumatoid nodules in the lung tissue. Pleurisy, or inflammation of the lining of... Read more »

The "MS Hug" Demystified

By Mandy Crest , Health Expert

Suddenly you feel an intense tightening around your chest, along with pain and a burning sensation.... Read more »

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Health Guide

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Complications

...affects the lungs in about 60% of patients:Recurrent inflammation of the membrane lining the lung (pleurisy) is the most common problem.In some cases, fluid accumulates, a condition called pleural... Read more »

Ovarian Cancer: Prognosis

PrognosisOvarian cancer ranks behind lung, breast, and colorectal cancer as the fourth most common cause of female cancer death in this country. About 15,310 American women are expected to die from... Read more »

Prostate Cancer Prognosis

PrognosisProstate cancer is the most common male cancer in the U.S. Only lung cancer causes more cancer deaths in American men. The lifetime probability of developing prostate cancer is about 16%.... Read more »

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Prognosis

PrognosisOnce a diagnosis of leukemia has been made, further tests are performed to check:Whether the cells are myeloid or lymphocyticStage of maturity of the ALL B cellSpecific markers, or... Read more »

Erectile Dysfunction (impotence) Prognosis

PrognosisTemporary erectile dysfunction is very common and usually not a serious problem. Nevertheless, if the condition is persistent, psychological effects can be significant. Erectile dysfunction... Read more »

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