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Lupus and nose ulcers are more common than many people realize. These painful sores can affect daily comfort, breathing, and quality of life. Moreover, they may signal active inflammation inside the body. Understanding the causes, symptoms, …
Dry eyes are very common in lupus patients, especially those with Sjogren’s disease. Around 25 to 30% of systemic lupus erythematosus patients also have Sjogren’s. Untreated, it can cause vision problems and eye discomfort. However, there are many things …
Lupus in children and adolescents, known as childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE), is a complex autoimmune disease that affects multiple organs and systems. While lupus can develop at any age, its presentation in younger patients tends to be more severe …
Lupus and fibromyalgia are two distinct conditions, but they often coexist, causing overlapping symptoms that complicate diagnosis and treatment. Both conditions significantly impact patients’ lives, but understanding their similarities and differences is key to …
Lupus, a complex autoimmune condition, impacts various systems in the body, including the endocrine system. The endocrine system plays a vital role in regulating hormones, which are crucial for maintaining balance in the body’s functions. Understanding the connection between lupus …
Lupus commonly causes dry eyes. Dry eyes may occur due to medications (like antihistamines), prolonged screen time (not blinking often), diabetes, and even menopause. However, one quarter of SLE patients also have Sjogren’s. Sjogren’s is an autoimmune disease closely …
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as lupus, is an autoimmune disorder that can affect nearly every organ in the body. While lupus is often associated with joint pain, skin rashes, and fatigue, it can also impact the digestive system…
We must diagnose systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) soon after symptoms begin. The quicker we treat SLE, the less likely it is to cause organ damage. We are also less likely to have to use steroids, like prednisone, which cause side …
Most systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients get headaches. Are these due to lupus? Or are they due to other reasons? True “lupus headaches” due to inflammation and immune system overactivity are pretty rare in SLE patients. It is essential to …
Lupus patients have many more types of rash than the commonly discussed butterfly rash and discoid lupus. After joints, the mucous membranes and rashes are the most commonly affected body parts in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
In this article, we …
I am Dr. Donald Thomas, MD, a rheumatologist treating hundreds of lupus patients for over 30 years. Read my first blog post here to understand why I started this website and blog about “The Lupus Encyclopedia” and “The Lupus Secrets”.
Dr. Don Thomas also enjoys educating and empowering doctors, medical students, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and patients.
