Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that often affects
many of the bodys organs. An autoimmune disease
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mechanism forms antibodies that attack the bodys own tissues. The majority of
experts believe that lupus is caused by a virus that has yet to be identified.
According to this theory, the immune system develops antibodies in response to
the virus that proceed in attacking the bodys own organs and tissues. This
causes inflammation of the skin, blood vessels, joints, and other tissues to
result. Other possible contributing factors to the development of lupus include
heredity and estrogen and testosterone hormones.
This disease was named
lupus, which means wolf, due to the butterfly shaped rash that many people get
over their cheeks and nose, which gave them what many people considered to be a
wolf like appearance. However, the rashes may appear elsewhere on the body,
including the chest, ears, hands, shoulders, and upper arms. At least 90 percent
of those people who contract lupus are women, with women of Asian background
appearing to be at greater risk for developing lupus than other women. Although
lupus may occur at any age, it usually develops between the ages of fifteen and
thirty five.
There are two different types of lupus: systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) and discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE). SLE is a systemic
disease that affects many different parts of the body and severity ranging from
mild to life threatening. The first symptoms in many cases of SLE seem to
resemble those of arthritis, with swelling and pain in the fingers and other
joints. The disease can also appear suddenly, with acute fever and the
characteristic red rash appearing across the cheeks. Additionally, there may be
red, scaling lesions elsewhere on the body, with sores possibly forming in the
mouth.
Other symptoms of SLE include abdominal and chest pains, blood in
the urine, fatigue, hair loss, loss of appetite
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circulation in the fingers and toes, shortness of breath, ulcers, vomiting, and
weight loss. Many times, the lungs and kidneys are also involved, as about 50
percent of those with SLE develop nephritis, which is inflammation of the
kidneys. The brain, lungs, spleen, and heart may also be affected in serious
cases. Additionally, SLE can cause excessive bleeding and an increased
susceptibility to infection. Amnesia, deep depression, headaches, mania,
paralysis, paranoia, psychosis, seizures, and stroke may also be present if the
central nervous system is involved.
DLE is a less serious disease, which
primarily affects the skin. The butterfly rash forms over the nose and cheeks,
with other possible lesions elsewhere, primarily on the scalp and ears. These
lesions
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recur or persist for years. When they disappear, they often leave scars or
permanent bald patches on the scalp. Although DLE is not necessarily dangerous
to overall health, it is a chronic and disfiguring skin disease.
Both
types of lupus follow a pattern of periodic flare ups, with alternating periods
of remission. These flare ups can be caused by the suns ultraviolet rays,
fatigue, pregnancy, childbirth, infection, some drugs, stress, unidentified
viral infections, and chemicals.
In order for a diagnosis to be made, the
following eight symptoms have to occur either separately or at the same time:
abnormal cells in the urine; arthritis; butterfly rash on the cheeks; low white
blood cell count, low platelet count, or hemolytic anemia; mouth sores; seizures
of psychosis; sun sensitivity; and the presence of blood of a specific antibody
that is found in 50 percent of people with lupus.
The following nutrients
are considered to be extremely important in dealing with lupus: calcium,
magnesium, l cysteine, proteolytic enzymes (Serrapeptase and nattokinase),
essential fatty acids, glucosamine sulfate, garlic, raw thymus glandular,
vitamin C with bioflavonoids
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mineral complex, pycnogenol, vitamin A, vitamin E, alfalfa, goldenseal, burdock
root, feverfew, pau darco, red clover, licorice root, milk thistle, and
yucca.
Natural alternatives can help support the body in the fight
against lupus, but one should always consult a physician before taking matters
into their own hands regarding this disease. Natural supplements like the ones
listed above can all be found at your local or internet health food
store.
*Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food
and Drug Administration. Vitamins and herbs are not intended to diagnose, treat
and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care
provider before changing any medication or adding Vitamins to medications.
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