What Is Lupus?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Complications of Lupus
Lupus causes inflammation throughout the body. It affects many organs including kidneys, brain, lungs, and heart. If left untreated, the symptoms will progress and lead to serious complications. Lupus nephritis may lead to kidney failure, which is one of the most common causes of death among people with lupus.
It can also lead to brain problems including dizziness, confusion, depression, vision issues, strokes, memory loss, seizures, and headaches.
Other complications such as cardiovascular problems, anemia, blood clotting problems, inflammation of blood vessels also known as vasculitis, pericarditis and pleurisy are also common.
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