Can Systemic lupus erythematosus appear in teens?

im 13, and i have some odd things going on with my body. I sometimes get a burning, tingling sensation in my arm and legs, my face gets hot easy, i get really light head and have rainbow flashes in my eyes, and feel my pulse in parts of my body (as a heavy, uncomfortable beating). i look up my "symptoms" and lupus came up. im scared i have it. could lupus appear in teens? if not then what could i have?

Well, i probably should have mentioned i have depression and severe anxiety, but the flashes in my eyes im still worried about. Maybe low blood pressure?

Yes, lupus is often diagnosed in teenagers. My wife was diagnosed at age 15 and my daughter was diagnosed at 13. However, they actually exhibited signs of Lupus whereas the signs/symptoms you are talking about really aren't specific to Lupus. You need a complete evaluation by a doctor.

Does your parent/guardian know about your symptoms? If not you need to tell them right away as this could be serious and you need to see a Physician or go to the Emergency Room for test and treatment.

This doesn't sound like lupus but who knows since you have all these different symptoms.I would be concerned with the flashes in the eyes and several of the other symptoms.

Are you by any chance diabetic or have low blood sugar or are you anemic? Some of these symptoms could go along with these disorders. Do you get weak or do you get hot after eating a meal with high carbs like bread, spaghetti, noodles or corn? If so that can be symptoms of low blood sugar or diabetes.

You really need to be checked by a Physician.

It can show up in teens, although just because the symptom checker says lupus doesn't mean you actually have it... I'd recommend seeing a doctor about it, since it might be some kind of circulatory problem.

Lupus can develop in teens.

Your symptoms are not typical for lupus.

Get the eye problems checked out now. You do not want to fool around with your sight!