systemic lupus
The most commonly sought medical attention is for joint pain, with the small joints of the hand and wrist usually affected, although all joints are at risk.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the form of the disease that most people are referring to when they say “lupus.”
Inflammation of muscles (myositis) can cause muscle pain and weakness. This can lead to elevations of muscle enzyme levels in the blood.
At present there is no cure for lupus, but research is being carried out the world over, to find new treatments for lupus & to find out what causes lupus to develop, so there is hope for the future. However, lupus can be controlled using medications.
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