Lupus Research Paper
Introduction
Lupus is an auto immune inflammatory disease that attacks the body’s tissues and organs and it occurs mostly among females. The inflammation attacks different parts of the body (internal and external) for example the skin, brain and joints (Mayo Clinic.2017). Lupus is also known as “The Great Imitator” since the symptoms that come with Lupus mimic those of other diseases (LupusSA.2017)
The aim of this research is to find out how Lupus alters a person’s lifestyle. The main changes that occur (as is in most diseases) are the diet, exercise and finances.
From the initial research, it has been determined that most Lupus treatments are expensive and since Lupus is incurable, it will cost a lot for a person to continuously pay for …show more content…
This is why it is very difficult to diagnose. Lupus is a caused by a person’s genetic makeup and environmental factors. These factors include certain medication or drugs, infections and sunlight. A person with an inherited lupus gene can develop Lupus when they come in contact with the environmental factors (for example, sunlight) and this then activates the gene. According to Lupus SA, children who are born into families that have a history of Lupus have a 5% higher chance of developing the disease (LupusSA.2017). Certain medicines can also trigger the gene and these medicines include anti-seizure medication, blood pressure medication and antibiotics …show more content…
The most definite sign of Lupus is the facial rash that appears and it is similar to the wings of a butterfly. This occurs in most cases of Lupus but not all of them. The types of Lupus are not exactly alike. This is because the signs and symptoms may develop slowly whether mild or severe and some symptoms even disappear completely for a short period of time. One test cannot determine whether a person has Lupus. A series of tests must be taken in order to determine whether a person has Lupus. These tests include blood and urine tests. These must be accompanied by the types of symptoms the person has and a physical examination. This will then help determine whether a person has Lupus. If there is decrease in red blood cells and haemoglobin in the blood, then it is possible that a person might develop Lupus. If there is suspicion of Lupus infected lungs, the doctor might suggest a chest X-ray in order to see whether there is fluid or inflammation in the lungs. (Mayo
Lupus is an auto immune inflammatory disease that attacks the body’s tissues and organs and it occurs mostly among females. The inflammation attacks different parts of the body (internal and external) for example the skin, brain and joints (Mayo Clinic.2017). Lupus is also known as “The Great Imitator” since the symptoms that come with Lupus mimic those of other diseases (LupusSA.2017)
The aim of this research is to find out how Lupus alters a person’s lifestyle. The main changes that occur (as is in most diseases) are the diet, exercise and finances.
From the initial research, it has been determined that most Lupus treatments are expensive and since Lupus is incurable, it will cost a lot for a person to continuously pay for …show more content…
This is why it is very difficult to diagnose. Lupus is a caused by a person’s genetic makeup and environmental factors. These factors include certain medication or drugs, infections and sunlight. A person with an inherited lupus gene can develop Lupus when they come in contact with the environmental factors (for example, sunlight) and this then activates the gene. According to Lupus SA, children who are born into families that have a history of Lupus have a 5% higher chance of developing the disease (LupusSA.2017). Certain medicines can also trigger the gene and these medicines include anti-seizure medication, blood pressure medication and antibiotics …show more content…
The most definite sign of Lupus is the facial rash that appears and it is similar to the wings of a butterfly. This occurs in most cases of Lupus but not all of them. The types of Lupus are not exactly alike. This is because the signs and symptoms may develop slowly whether mild or severe and some symptoms even disappear completely for a short period of time. One test cannot determine whether a person has Lupus. A series of tests must be taken in order to determine whether a person has Lupus. These tests include blood and urine tests. These must be accompanied by the types of symptoms the person has and a physical examination. This will then help determine whether a person has Lupus. If there is decrease in red blood cells and haemoglobin in the blood, then it is possible that a person might develop Lupus. If there is suspicion of Lupus infected lungs, the doctor might suggest a chest X-ray in order to see whether there is fluid or inflammation in the lungs. (Mayo