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What are the symptoms of lupus?



i think it might have lupus but i am not sure

Lupus is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease in which the immune system, for unknown reasons, becomes hyperactive and attacks normal tissue. This attack results in inflammation and brings about symptoms.

Literally it means immune activity directed against the self. The immune system fights the body itself (Auto=self). In autoimmune diseases, the immune system makes a mistake and reacts to the body's own tissues.

Symptoms of lupus vary widely depending on the individual case and the form of lupus present. Most people with lupus do not experience all of these symptoms. The list only serves to alert people to clues that might indicate the presence of lupus in an undiagnosed person.

Achy or swollen joints
Persistent fever over 100 degrees
Prolonged, extreme fatigue
Skin rashes, including a butterfly shaped rash across the cheeks and nose
Pain in the chest on deep breathing
Anemia
Excessive protein in the urine
Sensitivity to sun or ultraviolet light
Hair loss
Abnormal blood clotting problems
Fingers turning white and/or blue in the cold
Seizures
Mouth or nose ulcers lasting longer than two weeks.
Well if you have joint pains in the small joints of your body, like your ankles,knees, and hands....that's some of the symptoms. But there are different types of lupus, Lupus of the skin, and Lupus that is the autoimmune disorder, but many people confuse it with Arthritis.

I have Lupus, the autoimmune disorder, and I was diagnosed when I was about 6 years of age,but not as bad as others and I don't really get flare ups. The only way to find out if you have Lupus is to get your blood tested.
The only way to tell is with a blood test, I my self have Lupus and my symptoms were sore joints and low blood levels
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