Guest guest Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Steph ~ http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/l/lupus/symptoms.htm, Symptoms of Lupus - WrongDiagnosis.com, Above are the symptoms Below are the tests for lupus Diagnostic Tests for Lupus - WrongDiagnosis.com , or the address: http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/l/lupus/tests.htm, Lupus erythematosus: Signs and symptoms (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)) The onset of SLE may be acute or insidious and produces no characteristic clinical pattern. However, its symptoms commonly include fever, weight loss, malaise, and fatigue as well as rashes and polyarthralgia. SLE may involve every organ system. In 90% of patients, joint involvement is similar to that in rheumatoid arthritis. Skin lesions are most commonly erythematous rashes in areas exposed to light. The classic butterfly rash over the nose and cheeks occurs in fewer than 50% of the patients. (See < /span>Butterfly rash.) Ultraviolet rays often provoke or aggravate skin eruptions. Vasculitis can develop (especially in the digits), possibly leading to infarctive lesions, necrotic leg ulcers, or digital gangrene. Raynaud’s phenomenon appears in about 20% of patients. Patchy alopecia and painless ulcers of the mucous membranes are common. Constitutional symptoms of SLE include aching, malaise, fatigue, low-grade or spiking fever, chills, anorexia, and weight loss. Lymph node enlargement (diffuse or local, and nontender), abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation may occur. Females may experience irregular menstrual periods or amenorrhea during the active phase of SLE. About 50% of SLE patients develop signs of cardiopulmonary abnormalities, such as pleuritis, pericarditis, and dyspnea. Myocarditis, endocarditis, tachycardia, parenchymal infiltrates, and pneumonitis may occur. Renal effects may include hematuria, proteinuria, urine sediment, and cellular casts, which may progress to total kidney failure. Urinary tract infections may result from heightened susceptibility to infection. Seizure disorders and mental dysfunction may indicate neurologic damage. Central nervous system (CNS) involvement may produce emotional instability, psychosis, and organic mental syndrome. Headaches, irritability, and depression are common. (See Signs of systemic lupus erythematosus.) > READ FULL BOOK TEXT ONLINE » Who's never won? Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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