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Health Encyclopedia: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Complications

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is one of the most serious rheumatic diseases. According to a 2002 government study, the annual number of deaths has risen from 879 - 1,406 since 1979. About a third of these deaths occur in people aged 15 - 44 years, mostly women. Such numbers may be underestimates, since SLE can affect so many organs that a cause of death in some people with SLE may not be directly attributed to the condition. A primary cause of death among patients with lupus is...

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Treatment

...rashesNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for fever, arthritis, and headacheAntimalarial drugs for pleurisy, mild kidney involvement, and inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heartTreating... Read more »

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Symptoms

Type 2 diabetes usually begins gradually and progresses slowly. Symptoms in adults include:Excessive thirstIncreased urinationFatigueBlurred visionWeight lossIn women, vaginal yeast... Read more »

Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms

...beta cells can be a long and insidious one. At the point when insulin production bottoms out, however, type 1 diabetes usually appears suddenly and progresses quickly. Warning signs of type 1... Read more »

Diabetes Diet: Introduction

The two major forms of diabetes are type 1, previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile-onset diabetes, and type 2, previously called non-insulin-dependent... Read more »

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