What Causes Lupus?
10. Other Risks
In addition to potentially causing problems with the organs, lupus can also increase the patients chances of developing other serious conditions. One of the most likely complications is a severe infection. This is because lupus wakens the patients immune system, making them more vulnerable.
In addition, some patients might experience avascular necrosis, which is the death of the bones tissues. There is also a very small increase in the patients odds of getting cancer. Lupus does present a potential threat to women that are pregnant, and women hoping to conceive are often advised to delay until at least 6 months after lupus has passed.
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