What Is Lupus? Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

What do Toni Braxton, Selena Gomez, Lady Gaga and Trick Daddy all have in common? Lupus. What is lupus? I’m going to cover lupus signs, symptoms and treatment in this video. Subscribe so you’ll never miss my latest videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBve_ppCNE67fs3MsIocitg

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Frita Lupus or systemic lupus erythematosus, is a disease of chronic inflammation that can affect any part of your body, including the joints, the skin, the hair, the heart, the brain, and the kidneys. Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which means that instead of your immune system fighting the germs, the bacteria, the viruses of the outside world, your immune system turns against you and begins to attack your own organs. Lupus is an autoimmune disorder. How do you get lupus? The precise cause of lupus is not known, but we do know that it's a combination of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. If you have lupus, then it is likely that you have a relative with lupus. The award-winning singer, Lady Gaga, has tested positive for lupus, and she has shared that she had an aunt who died of lupus. 1.5 million Americans have lupus, and lupus is more common among blacks, Hispanics, and Asians than in Caucasians.