10 Causes of Joint Pain

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Cause #3: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease causing a variety of symptoms. The symptoms vary from mild to severe and can include fever, painful joints, joint swelling, swollen lymph nodes, hair loss, chest pain, tiredness, facial rash, and more.

The cause of SLE is thought to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. The treatment and management of SLE is based on the use of medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), immunosuppressants, corticosteroids, hydroxychloroquine, and methotrexate.

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