Lupus by Riley Hudson https://padlet.com/21hudsonriley/wlrecwlyaoqgy307 Joint Disorders en-us 2021-02-09 15:33:00 UTC 2021-02-09 15:56:11 UTC hello@padlet.com Parts that are affected 21hudsonriley https://padlet.com/21hudsonriley/wlrecwlyaoqgy307/wish/1182747612 - joints 
- skin
- kidney 
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- lungs ]]> 2021-02-09 15:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/21hudsonriley/wlrecwlyaoqgy307/wish/1182747612 Symptoms of Lupus 21hudsonriley https://padlet.com/21hudsonriley/wlrecwlyaoqgy307/wish/1182748609 fatigue, joint pain, rash, and fever. These can periodically get worse, and then improve. ]]> 2021-02-09 15:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/21hudsonriley/wlrecwlyaoqgy307/wish/1182748609 Who is most likely to be affected 21hudsonriley https://padlet.com/21hudsonriley/wlrecwlyaoqgy307/wish/1182749975 Lupus affects mostly women of childbearing age. However, men children, and teenagers develop lupus, too. ]]> 2021-02-09 15:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/21hudsonriley/wlrecwlyaoqgy307/wish/1182749975 Chronic or acute? 21hudsonriley https://padlet.com/21hudsonriley/wlrecwlyaoqgy307/wish/1182751534 Lupus is a chronic (long-term) disease that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of your body. ]]> 2021-02-09 15:34:26 UTC https://padlet.com/21hudsonriley/wlrecwlyaoqgy307/wish/1182751534 How common is it 21hudsonriley https://padlet.com/21hudsonriley/wlrecwlyaoqgy307/wish/1182754538 The Lupus Foundation of America estimates that 1.5 million Americans, and at least five million people worldwide have a form of lupus.]]> 2021-02-09 15:34:54 UTC https://padlet.com/21hudsonriley/wlrecwlyaoqgy307/wish/1182754538 Treatments/ curable 21hudsonriley https://padlet.com/21hudsonriley/wlrecwlyaoqgy307/wish/1182756642 There is no cure for lupus, however current treatments focus on improving quality of life through controlling symptoms and minimizing flare-ups. This begins with lifestyles modifications, including sun-protection and diet. Further disease management includes medication, such as anti-inflammations and steroids. ]]> 2021-02-09 15:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/21hudsonriley/wlrecwlyaoqgy307/wish/1182756642 What is lupus? 21hudsonriley https://padlet.com/21hudsonriley/wlrecwlyaoqgy307/wish/1182760523 An inflammatory disease caused when the immune system attacks its own tissue. ]]> 2021-02-09 15:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/21hudsonriley/wlrecwlyaoqgy307/wish/1182760523