What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ( S.L.E ) ??

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
These is what I learn n want to share around with all my frens, ( is a important info that I think is good to know)


Do u all know?
Statistic show that....about 90% of SLE sufferers are Women !!!
10% are men n children.
About 90% of women with SLE are in their childbearing yrs, (range between 15-50 yrs old )

Ratio:
In MALAYSIA, is is estimated that more that 10 000  people have been diagnosed with SLE over 30 yrs!!! ( wow! that a big figure! I am shocked to know that! ) 
In the WEST, among Afro- Carribeans 1 in every 250-500 people
USA-1 in 2 000 people
China- 1 in 1 000 people

I take this information from our Persatuan Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Malaysia.
feel free to have a look in the website : http://www.lupusmalaysia.org/e/what-is-sle/


What is SLE? 
Is a Chronic, auto-immune disease of unknown cause where the patient's body makes large quantities of blood protein called anti-bodies that react against the person's own tissues.

Or what is LUPUS? 
is a Autoimmune Disease characterized by acute or chronic inflammation of various tissues of the body.
Autoimmune Disease = illness tat occur when body's tissues are attacked by its own immune system.

So, people with Lupus, produce abnormal antibodies in their blood that target tissues within their own body rather that than foreign body ( bacteria or infectious agent ).

Because antibodies +  accompanying cells of inflammation = it can affect tissues anywhere in the body.
( can cause disease of skin, heart, lungs, kidneys,joint and nervous system)

when Lupus is only skin involve is Lupus dermatitis, cutaneous lupus erythematosus, without internal disease is also called DISCOID LUPUS

whenever, internal organ is involve, is referred as SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS ( SLE )


hmm.... to have clearer picture.... let watch the video...


till now the cause of LUPUS still unknown,
it is believed that lupus has a genetic pre-disposition and something in the environment trigger the onset of disease.

Symptoms are...

• unexplained fever
• Extreme fatigue
• painful or swollen joints
• red rash or color change on face
• chest pain upon deep breathing
• unusual hair loss
• pale or purple finger or toes from cold stress
• sensitivity to the sun
• swelling in legs or around eyes, etc
• swollen glands

symptoms can come n go, can range from mild to severe. most lupus patient have a combination of symptoms. For further info... can load on this web pages : http://www.lupusny.org/


well.... I think is enough for now....feel drop question... then we can learn n discuss together... ;)
need to sleep now..... panda eyes is coming out....
Love,