What Is A High Sed Rate For Lupus Erythematosus?
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Treatment
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Prognosis
Diagnosis
SLE can be difficult to diagnose. Symptoms can fluctuate and mimic those of other diseases. A doctor will make a diagnosis of SLE based on symptoms, medical history, physical exam and blood test for antinuclear antibodies. The doctor may also order other types of laboratory tests.
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has a classification system for helping doctors diagnose, or exclude, SLE. According to the ACR, at least four of the 11 criteria should be present for a diagnosis of...
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Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
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Your doctor will begin by reviewing your symptoms, your medical history and your exposure to factors that can trigger lupus flares. Next, he or she... Read more »
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Introduction
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, often life-long, autoimmune disease. It can be mild to severe, and affects mostly women. SLE may... Read more »
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Symptoms
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can cause complications throughout the body.Complications of the BloodAlmost 85% of patients with SLE experience... Read more »
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Lifestyle Changes
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for Severe SLECorticosteroidsSevere SLE is treated with corticosteroids, also called steroids, which suppress the inflammatory process. Steroids can... Read more »
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Risk Factors
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