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Health Encyclopedia: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Introduction

Introduction

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, often life-long, autoimmune disease. It can be mild to severe, andaffects mostly women. SLE may affect various parts of the body, but it most often manifests in the skin, joints, blood, and kidneys. SLE was first described in 1828. Its very name helps define the disease:

Systemic is used because the disease can affect organs and tissue throughout the body.
Lupus is Latin for wolf. It refers to the rash that extends across the bridge of t...

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Strength Training For Arthritis Prevention and Relief

By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...painful joints is one of the best ways to alleviate joint pain and keep the pain from returning.... Read more »

What is "devil's claw," and can it be used for osteoarthritis?

By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...particularly popular in Europe for the treatment of back and joint pain. There is limited... Read more »

Beyond Osteoarthritis: Looking Toward A Future Without Knee Pain

By Dr. Borigini , Health Expert

...indication for systemic drug therapy in knee OA is pain relief. Acetaminophen ("Tylenol") is... Read more »

Dual Use of Prescription and Over-the-Counter NSAIDs

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

Nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to treat the pain and swelling of... Read more »

Potent Anti-HIV Drugs Associated with Arthritis

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...with severe HIV infection and AIDS to suffer from joint pain and rheumatic disease. But now... Read more »

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Rheumatoid Arthritis in Young Women -- You've Come A Long Way

Read the full text of You've Come a Long Way, Baby and leave a comment! Read all of Sara's Posts Visit The Single Gal's Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis Read more »

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Treatment

...side effects.NSAIDs Used. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used torelieve joint pain and inflammation.There are dozens of NSAIDs. The following are the most... Read more »

Osteoporosis: Symptoms

...people confuse osteoporosis with arthritis and believe they can wait for symptoms such as swelling and joint pain to occur before seeing a doctor. However, the mechanisms that cause arthritis are... Read more »

Cirrhosis: Causes

...estimated to occur in 2 - 3 Causacions per 1,000. Early symptoms of hemochromatosis include:FatigueJoint pain (arthralgia)Impotence in menArthritisA 2000 study further suggested that both... Read more »

Sickle Cell Disease: Symptoms

...adolescence and adulthood. In addition, patients may experience:Delayed puberty (in young teenagers)Severe joint painProgressive anemiaLeg soresGum diseaseSickle Cell CrisisThe hallmark of sickle... Read more »

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