Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
What is Lupus?
You know how when you have a cold your body is able to fight it off after a few days or a week? Well when your body fights infection, it creates antibodies. Antibodies attack the infection to fight it and make you feel better. Lupus is a condition where your body makes antibodies against well, you. Your body is attacking your body, making tiny bullets against your joints, skin, blood cells, kidney and pretty much any part of your body. People can have any one or any combination or symptoms. So the part of the body that gets attacked depends on the person. Hope that makes. sense.
What are the symptoms of Lupus?
Joint pain, fatigue and rash are some symptoms of Lupus but let’s be honest, who doesn’t have the occasional joint pain, fatigue or rash. Lupus affects women more than men and it’s typically women of childbearing age so about 15-45 years old.
How does lupus affect the kidneys?
Lupus creates antibodies against the kidneys. These antibodies damage the filter of the kidney and can ultimately lead to kidney failure.
How do I get tested to see if I have Lupus?
Go see your doctor. You need a blood test and a urine test.
Kidney Beans 