Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that occurs when our body’s immune system, which is our body’s defense mechanism, attacks our own healthy tissues and organs.
Normally our immune systems produce ‘antibodies’ which protects the body from infections and diseases, however, when our immune system is unable to differentiate between foreign invaders and body’s healthy tissues then ‘auto-antibodies’ get created which attacks your healthy tissues and organs.
This causes inflammation and affects many different body systems like your skin, joints, blood cells, and organs such as brain, heart, lungs, and kidneys.
Causes and cure
Currently there is no known cause of this chronic autoimmune condition and as a result there is no cure for lupus, however, medication and treatments can help control the symptoms of lupus. Lupus can be difficult to diagnose because its signs and symptoms often mimic those of other ailments.
I will discuss the causes, signs and symptoms in my upcoming videos and blog post, so please subscribe to my YouTube channel – Lupus Comforts.
Types of Lupus:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or lupus. This is the most common type of lupus.
- Discoid lupus causes a red rash usually on the chest, face and back and that doesn’t go away.
- Drug-induced lupus is caused by certain medicines. It usually goes away when you stop taking the medicine.
- Neonatal lupus, which is rare, affects newborns. It is probably caused by certain antibodies from the mother.
Once again stay tuned to learn about the different types of lupus and its effects through my YouTube channel – Lupus Comforts.
What Lupus is NOT???
- Lupus is NOT contagious.
- Lupus is NOT like or related to cancer.
- Lupus is NOT like or related to HIV or AIDS.