Systemic Lupus Erythematosis

Systemic Lupus Erythematosis

SLE is defined by a chronic autoimmune disease targeting connective tissues and DNA. SLE has multi-system affects including the heart, lungs, joints, blood vessels, skin, liver, and nervous system.

An exact cause of SLE is not known, however individuals with HLA-DR2 and HLA-DR3 genes are more susceptible to SLE. SLE is commonly a type III hypersenstivity reaction.

Symptoms and Signs of SLE include:

    Joint Pain   Muscle Pain   Fatigue   Cardia Issues   Renal impairment   Anemia   Photosenitivity

A Common sign of SLE is the butterfly rash.

Testing

Testing uses Antinuclear Antibody testing using flourescent labeled antibodies.

Treatment:

involves use of anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, and immunosuppressants.
Credit: Tammia And Ken Greene

Systemic Lupus Erythematosis

SLE is defined by a chronic autoimmune disease targeting connective tissues and DNA. SLE has multi-system affects including the heart, lungs, joints, blood vessels, skin, liver, and nervous system.

An exact cause of SLE is not known, however individuals with HLA-DR2 and HLA-DR3 genes are more susceptible to SLE. SLE is commonly a type III hypersenstivity reaction.

Symptoms and Signs of SLE include:

Joint Pain Muscle Pain Fatigue Cardia Issues Renal impairment Anemia Photosenitivity

A Common sign of SLE is the butterfly rash.

Testing

Testing uses Antinuclear Antibody testing using flourescent labeled antibodies.

Treatment:

involves use of anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, and immunosuppressants.