What Is an Autoimmune Disease?
7. Lupus
Lupus is an autoimmune condition that can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are often so similar to other diseases. It can affect many different parts of the body, including the organs, so it is potentially dangerous. One of the leading causes of death in people with lupus is kidney damage.
Symptoms of lupus typically include a rash, and it used to be considered a skin condition. It will often cause a distinctive butterfly shaped rash on the skin. Other symptoms include fatigue, fever, chest pain, being short of breath, headaches, confusion, memory loss, and joint pain and stiffness.
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