Lupus: Symptom and Causes

Symptoms

The signs of lupus differ from person to person. Some people have just a few symptoms; others have more.
Common symptoms of lupus are:
  • Joint pain and stiffness, with or without swelling
  • Muscle aches, pains, or weakness
  • Fever with no known cause
  • Feeling very tired
  • Butterfly-shaped rash across the nose, cheeks and other skin rashes
  • Unusual weight loss or weight gain
  • Anemia (too few red blood cells)
  • Trouble thinking, memory problems, confusion
  • Kidney problems with no known cause
  • Chest pain when taking a deep breath
  • Sun or light sensitivity
  • Hair loss
  • Purple or pale fingers or toes from cold or stress
Less common symptoms include:
  • Blood clots
  • Seizures
  • Sores/ulcers in the mouth or nose (usually painless)
  • Severe headache
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Strokes
  • Dry or irritated eyes

Causes

The cause of lupus is unknown. However it appears that genes may play a role, in conjunction with triggers such as an illness, injury or a period of stress.



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