Important symptoms to look out that is unique to Lupus | Doc Cherry

You know that lupus is a type of arthritis, and in 90% of cases, That is all a man can have. But if that is possible for a man, then they can have survival rates. However, the outcome is, how you might manage lupus compared to the various forms of arthritis and joint pain. In this video, you will see Hi! This is Doc Cherie, Doctor of Physical Therapy. Welcome to my channel. There are several types of lupus, but the most common one is systemic lupus erythematosus. or what we call systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). But we will refer to lupus for the rest of the video here. To date, in the majority of cases, the cause of lupus remains unknown. However, lupus happens when your immune system, which is supposed to protect you against invading germs, starts to attack healthy cells and organs in your body, causing you to experience various symptoms in your joints, in your kidneys and other organs. Because of this, the symptoms of lupus can be very vague, and it can be mistaken for other conditions such as fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis. These are the symptoms that will help you identify lupus in comparison to other types of arthritis. and joint pain. Malar rash. Although not all, the majority of patients diagnosed with lupus rashes spreading across their cheeks and over the bridge of their nose. Discoid rash. These are coin-sized and coin-shaped rash located in areas of the skin that are easily exposed Under the skin. And mind you, sun exposure also makes this worse. Joint pain. Mouth sores. Hair loss. Fever and fatigue. And as the disease progressed, the symptoms would actually vary. depending on the organ that is affected. For example, if lupus is left untreated and unchecked, The inflammation caused by lupus can actually affect your kidneys. That's the reason. Why do 40 to 70 percent of patients diagnosed with lupus experience kidney inflammation? 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This is a test to check for the presence of autoimmune disorders or conditions in which your immune system attacks healthy cells and organs. And in 98% of all lupus patients, These would come out positive. The best doctor you can have yourself check first would be a rheumatologist and you will be monitored. To date, there is no specific cure for lupus. What we have are medications to reduce the symptoms and lower the frequency of flares. Physical therapy can also help you. It will help improve your cardiopulmonary fitness. teach you energy conservation techniques, and pain management tips on how to manage and improve your quality of life. If you think that this video somehow brought you peace of mind or have encouraged you to seek consultation, or perhaps if you come across health videos and health awareness information Like this, I would really appreciate it if you could show your support for me and this channel. by simply clicking the like button below. 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