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This article is
about the correlation of angioedema and lupus, and angioedema
precedes the lupus or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). For a
better understanding of the connection between angioedema and lupus,
I am going to define these two terms separately.
Angioedema, sometimes referred to as
Quincke edema, is an allergic skin disorder typically characterized
by itchless and painless swelling involving the skin, dermis,
subcutaneous tissues, the mucous membranes, and occasionally, the
viscera.
Lupus or lupus erythematosus is a category for a collection of diverse
diseases with similar underlying problems with immunity. It is,
actually, an autoimmune connective tissue disease that can affect
heart, lungs or any other part of the body. Just like any other
autoimmune disease, our immune system attacks the body's cells and
tissue, resulting in itching, inflammation and sometime tissue damage.
Symptoms of lupus like syndrome can affect joints, skin, kidneys, blood
cells, heart, and lungs. There are 4 main types of lupus - discoid
lupus erythematosus, systemic lupus erythematosus, drug-induced lupus
erythematosus, and neonatal lupus erythematosus. Systemic lupus
erythematosus is the most common and serious form of this disease.
In extremely rare cases, systematic lupus erythematosus diagnosis was
preceded by the angioedema. Systematic lupus erythematosus is actually
a systematic autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the human
body. It damages the tissues and causes inflammation because of the
attack of immune system on the body tissues and cells.
A delayed diagnosis of angioedema can result a compromise in the upper
way and in some cases it may lead to lupus erythematosus as well. This
usually happens in cases where the patient is suffering from acquired
angioedema which occurs due to an acquired deficiency of C1 Inhibitors.
Some patients may also show an association with pruritic erythematous
rash.
Certain powerful steroids and antihistamines can be opted for the
treatment. However, it is recommended that you must consult a qualified
doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment of angioedema and lupus.
P.S. (from
Dr. Gary M. Levin, M.D. & Surgeon)
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get cured etc" - I have heard this numerous times and I must tell you this: I
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