Lupus

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

U.S Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

Contents

Defining Lupus
Symptoms of Lupus
Diagnosing Lupus
Treating Lupus
Lupus and Quality of Life
Pregnancy for Women with Lupus
Current Research
Hope for the Future
Additional Resources

This booklet is for people who have systemic lupus erythematosus, commonly called SLE or lupus, as well as for their family and friends and others who want to better understand the disease. The booklet describes the disease and its symptoms and contains information about diagnosis and treatment as well as current research efforts supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) and other components of the Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health (NIH). It also discusses issues such as health care, pregnancy, and quality of life for people with lupus. If you have further questions after reading this booklet, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor.

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