The 10 Common Symptoms of Lupus

1. Skin Rash
Skin rashes are very common in individuals suffering from autoimmune diseases. In the case of lupus, a type of rash known as a malar rash or a butterfly rash typically forms on the ears, arms, chest, and face. These rashes are particularly common in the cheeks and across the nose, and usually take the shape of a red, blotchy set of butterfly wings. The rash is not really itchy; it is just visually troublesome and it can be exacerbated by prolonged exposure to heat and/or sunlight.

Because this rash has an autoimmune cause, it will not respond well to topical treatments or other frontline interventions. Your doctor may be unable to find a root cause of the rash upon initial investigation, prompting lupus to be considered later in the diagnostic process. In many cases, the rash is localized to a small area at first, then spreads out to other parts of the body.



2. orall & Nasal Lesions
The large majority of lupus suffers report the painful development of sores or lesions inside the mouth or nose. The mouth sores are very similar to canker sores, which can make eating, drinking, and speaking very painful. In the case of sores located within the nostrils, breathing may become restricted, and the patient may experience pain and tenderness when coming in contact with the lesions.

A related symptom can result from light exposure, or photosensitivity. Some people with lupus can develop lesions on their skin surfaces after prolonged periods in the sun, while others report that their skin problems seem to get worse after going outside on a sunny day. The link between lupus, skin lesions and sunlight isn’t fully understood by doctors, but the bottom line is that if you start to experience these symptoms, you should visit your physician for an explanation.

3. Joint Inflammation
One of the most common symptoms of lupus is pain and inflammation in the joints—particularly in the hands, legs, feet, ankles, hips, and knees. Joint inflammation is typically one of the first signs of lupus, and a normally energetic person may suddenly suffer from extreme joint pain and weakness. Of all the symptoms of lupus, this is the one that usually prompts people to visit their doctor to get a definitive diagnosis.

Joint pain and inflammation results from the body mistaking its own tissues for outside intruders. The immune system then attacks them, resulting in inflammation and pain. While this pain is usually relatively mild, it can become severe, particularly if the underlying cause is not diagnosed or treated. In this regard, lupus is similar to rheumatoid arthritis, which has a very similar mechanism of action. The good news is that medications can reduce the severity of these symptoms.

4. Photosensitivity
As mentioned, lupus patients may develop blisters as the result of sun exposure, or have existing lesions and skin abnormalities flare up when they stay outside for prolonged periods of time on a sunny day. However, the photosensitivity associated with lupus and other autoimmune disorders can present itself in a variety of other ways.

Normally, sunlight makes people happy and boosts their enjoyment of the outdoors. However, people with lupus may experience headaches or other intolerances to bright light and sunshine, and these symptoms may seem to come on abruptly, with little prior notice. In other words, they can affect people who otherwise lead normal, active and healthy lives, and people who have no history of photosensitivity or problems associated with sunlight exposure. If you experience these symptoms, you should have your doctor check them out to find out why they are occurring.

5. Fever & Headache
6. Chest Pain
7. Hair Loss
8. Blue Fingers
9. Fatigue
10. Kidney Problems

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