Complications from the inflammation lupus causes can affect any number of areas in your body
Because lupus is an autoimmune disorder, you’re more susceptible to pick up infections and have complications from them due to both the disorder and the treatments for it. This is particularly true of respiratory, skin, and urinary infections. Read More
Doctors don’t know exactly what causes lupus. They think genetics, hormones, and your environment may be involved. Your body’s immune system protects you from bacteria, viruses, and other foreign invaders that can make you sick. But if you have lupus causes, your immune system also mistakenly attacks and damages your body’s own tissues, too. Read More
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with the autoimmune disease systemic lupus erythematosus or any of the less common subtypes of lupus, you may be wondering about available treatment options and which ones may be right for you. Read More