Books /Handbook of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

9781639272112

American Medical Publishers

English

2021

237

$ 159

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as lupus, is an autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues. This causes widespread inflammation and tissue damage. Organs like the skin, brain, lungs, kidneys and blood vessels can be affected by lupus. A few of its symptoms are painful and swollen joints, fever, chest pain, hair loss, mouth ulcers, swollen lymph nodes, tiredness, and a red rash on the face. These can vary between individuals. There can be periods of illness when the symptoms increase in number and severity, and periods of remission where they decrease. It can be caused due to a mix of genetic and environmental factors. Diagnosis is based on a combination of symptoms and laboratory tests. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of systemic lupus erythematosus. The topics covered herein deal with the core subjects of SLE. This book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.