Lupus
Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body). Chronic means that the signs and symptoms tend to last longer than six weeks and often for many years. Lupus affects about 5 in 10,000 people. Most often, lupus starts in people in their 20s and 30s. It occurs 10 times more often in women than in men.
Prevention of Lupus
Last Updated:
August 31,2017Original Published:
September 28,2015
There is no known way to prevent Lupus since there is no known cause as yet. You can help manage flare-ups though:
- Avoid known triggers such as sunlight, stress, and lack of sleep
- Manage your diet
- Get adequate exercise
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