For years I have been allergic to many
different medications, and doctors said
could possibly be an autoimmune problem.
Lately I have seen a lot of symptoms of
lupus that I also have on a pretty steady
basis too. Could those factors influence
my chances of having lupus?
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Lupus Answer A332 Posted: 02-16-06 15:13pm
Systemic lupus erithematosus (SLE) is an
autoimmune disease. It is a kind of
allergy where the immune system attacks
its own structures, producing antibodies
against them. These antibodies bind to
various antigens and create further immune
complexes. These complexes then manifest
in various organs (skin, kidneys, joints,
muscles, brain, heard…),provoking
inflammations. The etiology of SLE is
unknown at this time; it is, however,
genetically and environmentally
conditioned. There are specific laboratory
tests that help doctors diagnose SLE. You
can go to your doctor because the
diagnosis must be confirmed by specific
tests, not just symptoms.
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