Not Medical Advice: As explained by WebMD, Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which means that the immune system mistakes the body's own tissues as foreign invaders and attacks them. Some people with lupus suffer only minor inconvenience. Others suffer significant lifelong disability.
No single factor is known to cause lupus. Research suggests that a combination of genetic, hormonal, environmental, and immune system factors may be behind it.
Lupus symptoms can vary from person to person. It improves at times, and worsens at others. Symptoms of lupus may include:
Profound fatigue
Low-grade fever
Severe joint pain and muscle aches
Skin rash on the face or body
Extreme sun sensitivity
Weight loss
Mental confusion and seizures
Chest pain on taking a deep breath
Nose, mouth, or throat sores
Enlarged lymph nodes
Poor circulation in fingers and toes
Bald patches and hair loss
The chances of developing lupus are higher if you are female, and if you have these risk factors.
To learn more about lupus, visit WebMD's Lupus Guide. Also visit Lupus Foundation of America's website.
In latest news, Nick Cannon will be spending his holidays in the hospital.
The 36-year-old actor and TV personality took to Instagram on Thursday to reveal that he was hospitalized due to complications from lupus, an autoimmune disease. Read more of the news at People.