arthritis

Juvenile arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints, causing swelling, inflammation, pain, and tenderness Juvenile arthritis (JA) has a high mortality rate and life expectancy for people with the condition may be reduced by as much as 10 years. JA is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects about 300,000 children in the …

Rheumatoid arthritis-related inflammation can affect the heart and blood vessels, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, which usually affects joints, and can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Studies revealed that the rate of cardiovascular events, such as heart attack or stroke, is much higher in people with RA than in …

Neonatal lupus is a rare, acquired, autoimmune, and congenital condition characterized by red rash or skin eruptions and heart issues. Though the exact cause of lupus in most cases is unknown. However, it appears that people with an inherited predisposition for lupus may develop the disease when they come into contact with the environmental factors that can trigger it. While …

6 stages of lupus nephritis Lupus nephritis is a kidney condition caused as a complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or lupus. Lupus nephritis is classified into six stages depending on the microscopic studies of the glomeruli. Class I: Minimal mesangial lupus nephritis The earliest and mildest form of glomerular involvement is minimal mesangial lupus nephritis (class I). Diagnosis of …

Symptoms of drug-induced lupus are often similar to symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Symptoms of drug-induced lupus are often similar to symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and may include: Muscle aches Joint pain, occasionally accompanied by swelling Fever Weakness Weight loss Rash Sun sensitivity Inflammation that produces pain or discomfort around the lungs or heart When do symptoms …

Drugs most often involved in drug-induced lupus include procainamide, hydralazine, and quinidine Drug-induced lupus erythematosus is a type of lupus that occurs as a reaction to exposure to certain medications.  More than 40 drugs have been identified to cause drug-induced lupus, mainly those used to treat chronic conditions such as heart disease, thyroid disease, hypertension, neuropsychiatric disorders, inflammation, and epilepsy. …

There is no established cure for neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE). Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease. The body’s immune system attacks its healthy cells. When lupus affects the brain and spinal cord and other nerves, it is called neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE) or central nervous system (CNS) lupus. Some of the characteristics of NPSLE are: Occurs …

The prognosis of diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis is very poor among other types of lupus nephritis. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that affects various organs including the skin, brain, kidneys, and joints. Kidney inflammation triggered by the autoimmune illness SLE can lead to hematuria and proteinuria, as well as end-stage renal failure that can be fatal. There are …

Drug-induced lupus generally goes away within months of stopping the medication Drug-induced lupus is a rare autoimmune disorder that is caused by continuous exposure to certain medications and generally goes away within months of stopping the medication. What are risk factors for drug-induced lupus? Experts are unsure why some people develop drug-induced lupus while taking certain prescribed medications, whereas others …

Most people have a normal lifespan and an excellent quality of life if NPSLE is treated early. The most basic approaches to detect nervous system abnormalities in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are cognitive tests and a magnetic resonance imaging evaluation. However, a diagnosis of neuropsychiatric lupus (NPSLE) might be difficult to establish. The doctor may order tests to rule out …