LupusOverview

overview

Lupus is a condition that affects the immune system. It can cause problems with your skin, joints, kidneys and other organs.

symptoms

Symptoms of lupus include joint pain, extreme tiredness and a rash on your face.

treatments_overview

There's currently no cure for lupus, but the symptoms can often be treated with medicines that reduce inflammation in your body, such as steroids.

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causes

Lupus is caused by your immune system mistakenly attacking healthy parts of your body. It's not fully understood why this happens.