10 Lupus Symptoms In Women

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3. Joint Pain

Arthritis is a term that describes inflammation of the joints. Moreover, when arthritis affects five or more joints it is known as polyarthritis and it can cause polyarthralgia or pain in several joints. Acute polyarthritis and joint pains (arthralgia) can be seen in roughly 90% of patients with lupus2How Lupus Affects the Body : Arthritis. (2020, February 11). Retrieved December 04, 2020, from https://www.hopkinslupus.org/lupus-info/lupus-affects-body/lupus-arthritis/. Actually, almost half of the people with the disease report joint pains upon initial diagnosis2How Lupus Affects the Body : Arthritis. (2020, February 11). Retrieved December 04, 2020, from https://www.hopkinslupus.org/lupus-info/lupus-affects-body/lupus-arthritis/.

In SLE, polyarthritis typically affects the same locations on either side of the body and it frequently occurs on small joints (i.e. hands, feet, wrist), although it can also affect large ones (knees, shoulders, elbows)2How Lupus Affects the Body : Arthritis. (2020, February 11). Retrieved December 04, 2020, from https://www.hopkinslupus.org/lupus-info/lupus-affects-body/lupus-arthritis/. Aside from pain, patients that have joint involvement can experience swelling and stiffness of the joints, which is usually worse in the mornings. Fortunately, in this case, polyarthritis does not destroy the structures of the joint; thus, it does not cause deformities. However, in the long run, deformities without bone or cartilage erosions may occur. Finally, arthralgia and swelling can be managed with certain medications (i.e. naproxen, ibuprofen). However, the physician will tailor the best treatment to alleviate these joints symptoms.

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