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I have a friend who has Lupus, Is their any cure for such disease and what cause it? |
my friend has only learnt about the disease until recent, and we cannot find any help here in my country (Belize) for her. She has been swollen from head to toe especially after the birth of her baby. First have they checked her for APS? She needs to see a rheumatologist or even a perinatologist as soon as possible. I am worried about her kidneys and clotting. Up to six week post partum Lupus and APS patients are more likely to clot and have problems. Although a lupus pregnancy is considered high risk, most women with lupus carry their babies safely to the end of their pregnancy. Women with lupus have a higher rate of miscarriage and premature births compared with the general population. In addition, women who have antiphospholipid antibodies are at a greater risk of miscarriage in the second trimester because of their increased risk of blood clotting in the placenta. Lupus patients with a history of kidney disease have a higher risk of preeclampsia (hypertension with a buildup of excess watery fluid in cells or tissues of the body). Pregnancy counseling and planning before pregnancy are important. Ideally, a woman should have no signs or symptoms of lupus and be taking no medications for at least 6 months before she becomes pregnant. Pregnancy counseling and planning before pregnancy are important. Some women may experience a mild to moderate flare during or after their pregnancy; others do not. Pregnant women with lupus, especially those taking corticosteroids, also are more likely to develop high blood pressure, diabetes, hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), and kidney complications, so regular care and good nutrition during pregnancy are essential. It is also advisable to have access to a neonatal (newborn) intensive care unit at the time of delivery in case the baby requires special medical attention. Source(s): http://www.rheumatology.org/directory/ge... http://www.apsfa.org http://www.apsfa.org/lupus.htm go this site for valuable info regarding questions http://www.lupus.org/education/faq.html... Lupus is a disease where the body's immune system attacks itself. Unfortunately, there is not cure. Check here (http://www.webmd.com/content/article/4/1... for more info ~Bryan, Pharm D Lupus is what we call an autoimmune disease. Her immune system is attacking her. There is no cure for this disease, but there are things you can do to help alleviate the symptoms. Try the site listed under sources. It will provide some helpful information. www.lupus.org Lupus is not curable. It is an auto-immune disorder, meaning the body essentially attacks itself. There are treatments that lessen the symptoms and slow the progression of the disease, depending on the severity. I cannot say with certainty but would think that there are definite limits to the degree of medical intervention that can be given in Belize. |
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