7 Facts to Know About Lupus
5. Women can have safe pregnancies and can deliver their babies safely while having lupus
It is perfectly possible for a woman to have a normal pregnancy and deliver her baby while having lupus. Only she has to consult her doctor regularly during her pregnancy to ensure no complications arise.
6. There is no single test that can tell if you have lupus
A series of tests have to be conducted and a lot of facts must be taken into account before lupus can be diagnosed. Some of the tests include a complete medical history, a full body test, blood tests, skin biopsy and kidney biopsy.
7. The exact cause of lupus is not yet known
But genetics and other factors are said to play a role in causing genetics. Research is still being conducted on what causes lupus so it can be diagnosed quickly and also treated better.
Lupus can be a painful disease and affects many parts of the body. The symptoms can be pain or swelling in joints, muscle pain, rashes, hair loss, mouth ulcers, sores, tiredness and swollen glands and much more. With the proper medication and care, people with lupus can lead normal lives.
