History of Lupus
Lupus One would think that aids or cerebral pals would be the most common disorders but their not. No one ever hears anything about lupus but its more common in people then aids, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, sickle-cell anemia, and cystic fibrosis combined. ... A (Lupus Foundation of America) research data show that between 1,400,000 and 2,000,000 people have been reported to have been diagnosed with lupus. (Lahita 1) In some cases, lupus is mild and only affects a few organs and the skin. ... Thousands of people die each year from Lupus or Lupus related complications. Their are three different types of Lupus. ... Discoid Lupus Erythematosus is a severe skin disorder. Discoid lupus is limited to only the skin. ... Another type of Lupus is, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is usually more severe than Discoid Lupus. Systemic Lupus can affect almost every organ in the body. Most of the time or some of the times Discoid lupus will progress into systemic Lupus. ... Last of all, Drug-induced Lupus, which occurs after taking some certain prescribed drugs. ... Life as a teen living with Lupus would be difficult. ... Sports would not be an option, a teen with Lupus, their bones would be so fragile and their joints, lungs, and other organs can affect the performance and ability to participate in the activity, unless permitted my the doctor. The cause of Lupus is completely unknown. ... Environmental factors triggers the cause of Lupus, long term exposure to the suns rays can cause Discoid Lupus.