Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ( Sle ) As Simply Lupus

Abstract Most know Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) as simply lupus. It is difficult to diagnose and treat but the symptoms can be mentally and physically devastating for any patient. Many may not realize the extent to which a person with SLE is affected on a day to day basis. It is important for healthcare professionals to understand the disease process, including the cause, signs, symptoms, and treatment of SLE. By understanding the aforementioned, healthcare professionals can assist with reporting signs and symptoms to the patient’s doctor to further reach a correct diagnosis, but to provide holistic care to the patient. SLE is a heterogeneous autoimmune disease which means the body’s immune system fallaciously attacks healthy tissues and various organs, in this case, primarily the skin , joints, kidneys, and brain of both men and women. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a chronic inflammatory disease which may affect many different organs and tissues in the body. Lupus erythematous was first known as a skin disorder by Pierre Cazenave a frechman in 1851. But even before the articles were found that went back to ancient Greece. Lupus got its name because Lupus patients developed markings or rashes that resembled that of a wolf. There are four types of Lupus, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus, and crossover or overlap Syndrome or Mixed Connection Tissue Disease. Individuals of any age, sex, or race may develop the diseases.Show MoreRelatedLupus : An Autoimmune Disease3344 Words   |  14 PagesWhat is Lupus? Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which our autoantibodies target self-proteins, known as ANAs. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is understood to be caused by our genetics and the environmental triggers from our everyday lives. There are four different types to this incurable but manageabl e disease, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, Drug-induced Lupus Erythematosus, Neonatal Lupus, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. I will cover all of them, the main focus is on Systemic Lupus ErythematosusRead MorePathogenesis, Prevalence, And Affected Individuals1787 Words   |  8 PagesSLE: Pathogenesis, prevalence, and affected individuals. In general, the term â€Å"lupus† is used to describe a multi-systemic inflammation that results from an abnormal immunological function. It includes four main types: neonatal and pediatric lupus erythematosus (NLE); discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE); drug-induced lupus (DIL); and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The latter is the most common type, and it is referred to simply as â€Å"lupus†. SLE is a complex rheumatic disease of an autoimmune