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Systemic lupus erythematosus?? |
Systemic lupus erythematosus(often simply called lupus) is a condition that sometimes affects young women. It is a chronic (persistent) inflammation that affects all or most of the connective tissue proper in the body. Suzy is told by her doctor that she has lupus, and she asks if it will have widespread or merely localized effects within the body. What would the physician answer? Lupus is unpredictable and can range from mild to severe and life threatening. Lupus can also affect virtually every organ in the body. Additionally, lupus is a flaring remitting disease but at this point in time is not curable. lupus can also cause skin rashes.one is called a butterfly rash. |
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