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Understanding Lupus -- Prevention

WebMD offers tips on managing lupus symptoms.
Understanding Lupus -- Symptoms

WebMD's guide to the symptoms of lupus.
Understanding Lupus -- the Basics

WebMD provides an overview of lupus, including types and causes.
Understanding Lupus -- Treatment

WebMD provides an overview of treatment for lupus.
Lupus Photosensitivity and UV Light

Many people with lupus experience an increase in lupus symptoms after being exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays, either from the sun or from artificial light.
Lupus

Lupus is a chronic,inflammatory autoimmune disorder affecting the connective tissue. In autoimmune disorders,the body's own immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues causing inflammation and malfunction of various organ systems. In lupus,the organ systems most often involved include the skin,kidneys,blood and joints. Many different symptoms are associated with lupus,and most ...
Lab Tests for Lupus

WebMD discusses some common lab tests done to diagnose or evaluate lupus.
Lupus Nephritis

Nephritis is kidney inflammation caused by lupus. WebMD explains what causes kidney problems with lupus as well as symptoms and treatments of kidney problems with lupus.
Lupus Guide - Medications

Medications cannot cure lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE), but they can control many symptoms and often can prevent or slow organ damage. Learn more.
Lupus Guide - Cause

Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE) is an autoimmune disease, in which the immune system attacks the body's own tissues as though they were foreign substances. Lupus is not contagious.