*Sistemic lupus erithematosus

By Clara and Maria

* INTERESTINGING FACTS

*It´s known as S.L.E (sistemic lupus erithematosus)*Much more common in women than in men*It may occur at any age, however it is more

frequently found in people between 15 and 44*Africans and Asians are more frequently

affected than people of other breeds or colorcasts.

* CAUSES AND PREVENTIONS

The causes are not fully studied but this illness can only be prevented by doing basic things:•Doing daily exercise •Going frequently to the doctor´s

checkouts•Prevent alcohol

*AFFECTED PARTS

*This illness can affect:- The skin and joints- Kidneys and brain-Nervous system- lungs

*SYMPTOMS

• Swelling (this generally affects to hands,wrists and knees)

• Mouth ulcers• Hair loss

*NERVOUS SYSTEM: headaches, numbness,tingles, vision problems and personality changes

*DIGESTIVE TUBE: abdominal pain and sickness

*lUNGS: expectoration with bloodand breathing difficulties

*SKIN: unlikely skin colorous that change when it is cold

*KIDNEY: leg swelling and weight lost

* TREATMENTS

It´s treatment consists of pills and medicines:•Hydroxychloroquine•chloroquine

Antimalarial drugs used to treat the lupus

SECONDARY EFFECTS:

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