﻿{"id":3525,"date":"2022-08-17T10:33:46","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T15:33:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sparthritis.ca\/?p=3525"},"modified":"2023-01-24T07:15:42","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T12:15:42","slug":"lupus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sparthritis.ca\/fr\/lupus\/","title":{"rendered":"Lupus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=\u00a0\u00bb1&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.17.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.17.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb-55px||||false|false\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.17.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_post_title author=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb date=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.17.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Qu\u2019est-ce que le lupus ?<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.17.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb min_height=\u00a0\u00bb261.4px\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb-35px||||false|false\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb||||false|false\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.17.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb||||false|false\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Le lupus est une maladie auto-immune chronique qui am\u00e8ne le syst\u00e8me immunitaire de votre corps \u00e0 attaquer ses propres tissus. L\u2019inflammation qui se produit entra\u00eene de l\u2019enflure, de la douleur et d\u2019autres sympt\u00f4mes. En cons\u00e9quence, la peau, les articulations, les reins, le c\u0153ur, les poumons, les vaisseaux sanguins, le syst\u00e8me nerveux et presque tous les autres organes peuvent \u00eatre affect\u00e9s. Le lupus peut varier en gravit\u00e9; de l\u00e9ger \u00e0 tr\u00e8s s\u00e9v\u00e8re. Une personne peut conna\u00eetre des p\u00e9riodes actives (commun\u00e9ment appel\u00e9es pouss\u00e9es) et des p\u00e9riodes o\u00f9 il y a une diminution de l\u2019activit\u00e9 ou m\u00eame de l\u2019inactivit\u00e9 (r\u00e9mission).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Au Canada, le lupus touche environ une personne sur 2\u2009000. Hommes, femmes et enfants peuvent tous recevoir un diagnostic de lupus, mais il est beaucoup plus fr\u00e9quent chez les femmes (90\u00a0% des personnes atteintes de lupus sont des femmes). Le lupus a tendance \u00e0 se produire le plus souvent entre les \u00e2ges de 15 et 45\u00a0ans, mais peut toucher des personnes de tout \u00e2ge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.17.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.17.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_image src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/sparthritis.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Lupus-768&#215;972-1.png\u00a0\u00bb alt=\u00a0\u00bbLupus Chart\u00a0\u00bb title_text=\u00a0\u00bbLupus Chart\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.17.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.17.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.17.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<p><b>Quelles sont les causes du lupus ?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On ne sait pas pr\u00e9cis\u00e9ment ce qui cause le lupus; cependant, voici un certain nombre de facteurs qui, selon les chercheurs, peuvent contribuer \u00e0 la maladie. Il s\u2019agit notamment de la g\u00e9n\u00e9tique, des hormones, de certains types d\u2019antibiotiques et d\u2019autres m\u00e9dicaments, d\u2019un stress prolong\u00e9 et grave, de virus et d\u2019exposition au soleil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez consulter\u00a0: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arthrite.ca\/a-propos-de-l-arthrite\/les-types-d-arthrite-de-a-a-z\/types\/lupus-erythemateux-dissemine\">https:\/\/arthrite.ca\/a-propos-de-l-arthrite\/les-types-d-arthrite-de-a-a-z\/types\/lupus-erythemateux-dissemine<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arthrite.ca\/a-propos-de-l-arthrite\/les-types-d-arthrite-de-a-a-z\/types\/lupus-erythemateux-dissemine\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quels sont les sympt\u00f4mes du lupus ?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Les sympt\u00f4mes ressentis par les patients varient d\u2019une personne \u00e0 l\u2019autre et peuvent affecter diff\u00e9rentes parties du corps, ce qui rend le lupus souvent difficile \u00e0 diagnostiquer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Les sympt\u00f4mes peuvent inclure\u00a0:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\u00a0\u00bb1_2,1_2&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.17.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb-35px||||false|false\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_2&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.17.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Douleurs articulaires intermittentes ou inflammation des articulations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00c9ruptions cutan\u00e9es rouges sur le nez et les joues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bosses de plaques de peau<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ulc\u00e8res dans la bouche<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perte de cheveux<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Les mains deviennent rouges et gonflent autour des ongles, et peuvent avoir des taches violac\u00e9es en raison de saignements dans la peau.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00c9ruptions cutan\u00e9es dues \u00e0 l\u2019exposition au soleil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doigts et orteils bleus lors d\u2019exposition au froid<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Douleur lors de respirations profondes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_2&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.17.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anomalies dans les fonctions pulmonaires<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blocage des art\u00e8res dans les poumons en raison de caillots sanguins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Douleurs thoraciques<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00c9largissement des ganglions lymphatiques et de la rate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maux de t\u00eate, accidents vasculaires c\u00e9r\u00e9braux, convulsions, l\u00e9sions nerveuses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insuffisance r\u00e9nale<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naus\u00e9e, diarrh\u00e9e et inconfort abdominal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Les femmes enceintes sont plus \u00e0 risque de fausse couche et de mortinaissance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.17.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb-35px||||false|false\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.17.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Il est recommand\u00e9 de parler \u00e0 votre m\u00e9decin si vous ressentez trois de ces\u00a0sympt\u00f4mes ou plus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Il n\u2019y a pas un seul test pour diagnostiquer le lupus. Les m\u00e9decins peuvent poser un diagnostic en ordonnant un certain nombre de tests sanguins et en \u00e9valuant un certain nombre d\u2019autres facteurs, y compris les sympt\u00f4mes physiques et parfois les ant\u00e9c\u00e9dents familiaux<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Comment puis-je pr\u00e9venir et g\u00e9rer le lupus ?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Il n\u2019y a pas de rem\u00e8des pour le moment, il est donc important de remarquer quand les pouss\u00e9es se produisent afin que des pr\u00e9cautions puissent \u00eatre prises pour minimiser la quantit\u00e9 de pouss\u00e9es \u00e0 l\u2019avenir. Il est fortement recommand\u00e9 de se faire vacciner contre la grippe, car une personne atteinte de lupus peut d\u00e9velopper des maladies potentiellement mortelles si elle attrape la grippe.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Comment le lupus est-il trait\u00e9 ?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Le lupus est habituellement diagnostiqu\u00e9 et trait\u00e9 par un rhumatologue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bien qu\u2019il n\u2019y ait pas de rem\u00e8de pour le lupus, il existe un certain nombre d\u2019options de traitement efficaces disponibles qui aident \u00e0 contr\u00f4ler les sympt\u00f4mes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Il y a cinq grands groupes de m\u00e9dicaments qui sont employ\u00e9s pour traiter le lupus. Il s\u2019agit de\u00a0:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-inflammatoires non st\u00e9ro\u00efdiens (AINS), tels que l\u2019ibuprof\u00e8ne (par exemple Advil\u00ae ou Motrin IB\u00ae), le naprox\u00e8ne (ou Naprosyn\u00ae), le dicloflenac (ou Voltaren\u00ae et Arthrotec\u00ae)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil\u00ae)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M\u00e9thotrexate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corticost\u00e9ro\u00efdes, comme la prednisone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M\u00e9dicaments immunosuppresseurs, tels que le cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan\u00ae, Procytox\u00ae) et l\u2019azathioprine (Imuran\u00ae), et le mycoph\u00e9nolate mof\u00e9til (CellCept\u00ae)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Le but du traitement est de contr\u00f4ler l\u2019inflammation et de minimiser l\u2019activit\u00e9 de la maladie afin qu\u2019aucun dommage \u00e0 long terme aux organes ne se produise. Les sympt\u00f4mes peuvent souvent \u00eatre contr\u00f4l\u00e9s \u00e0 l\u2019aide d\u2019un ou d\u2019une combinaison des quatre premiers groupes de m\u00e9dicaments \u00e9num\u00e9r\u00e9s ci-dessus. La gravit\u00e9 de votre \u00e9tat d\u00e9terminera les m\u00e9dicaments que votre m\u00e9decin vous prescrira.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Il est important de tenir un journal de vos sympt\u00f4mes et de leur gravit\u00e9. Il est courant pour votre m\u00e9decin de faire des ajustements dans les doses ou des changements pour g\u00e9rer efficacement les sympt\u00f4mes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">En plus du traitement pharmacologique, il est tr\u00e8s important que vous mainteniez un mode de vie sain. Une alimentation saine, une bonne nutrition et un certain niveau d\u2019exercice peuvent jouer un r\u00f4le dans la gestion des sympt\u00f4mes. Il est \u00e9galement important de r\u00e9duire le stress et l\u2019anxi\u00e9t\u00e9.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>O\u00f9 puis-je obtenir des renseignements et du soutien suppl\u00e9mentaires ?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lupus Canada dispose d\u2019informations et de ressources plus d\u00e9taill\u00e9es pour vous soutenir. Visitez leur site Web \u00e0 <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lupuscanada.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.lupuscanada.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Il y a des organisations provinciales partout au Canada. Pour trouver un groupe de soutien pr\u00e8s de chez vous, visitez le site\u00a0: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lupuscanada.org\/provincial-organizations\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.lupuscanada.org\/provincial-organizations\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-unique-field-id=\"4cd601335a913e27ca81831a96f6ed8a-1674502285919\" id=\"merciapp-alerts-panel-container\"><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.17.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.17.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.17.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb||2px|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<p><span>Contenu cr\u00e9dit\u00e9<\/span>:\u00a0 <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lupuscanada.org\/\">Lupus Canada<\/a>,\u00a0 <\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/jointhealth.org\/\">Arthritis Consumer Experts<\/a> &amp;\u00a0 <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/arthritis.ca\/\"><em>The Arthritis Society\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.17.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb text_text_color=\u00a0\u00bbgcid-473f3d41-f21a-42db-b6d0-302499fb0d4e\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{%22gcid-473f3d41-f21a-42db-b6d0-302499fb0d4e%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<p><b>Toutes les informations sont fournies uniquement pour vos connaissances g\u00e9n\u00e9rales et ne remplacent pas les conseils ni les soins des professionnels de la sant\u00e9. Veuillez consulter votre professionnel de la sant\u00e9 pour obtenir des d\u00e9tails sur les sympt\u00f4mes, le diagnostic et les m\u00e9dicaments ou le traitement. Toute information ou lien n\u2019implique pas l\u2019approbation.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Qu\u2019est-ce que le lupus ?Le lupus est une maladie auto-immune chronique qui am\u00e8ne le syst\u00e8me immunitaire de votre corps \u00e0 attaquer ses propres tissus. L\u2019inflammation qui se produit entra\u00eene de [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":2037,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-55px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_post_title author=\"off\" date=\"off\" _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h2>What is Lupus?<\/h2><p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" min_height=\"261.4px\" custom_margin=\"-35px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><p>Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes your body\u2019s immune system to attack its own tissues. The inflammation that occurs results in swelling, pain and other symptoms. As a result, the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood vessels, the nervous system and almost any other organ can be affected. Lupus can vary in severity; from mild to very severe. A person may experience active periods (commonly known as flares or flare-ups) and times where there is decreased activity or even inactivity (remission).\u00a0<\/p><p>Lupus affects approximately one in every 2,000 Canadians. Men, women and children can all be diagnosed with Lupus but it is far more common in women (90% of persons with Lupus are women). Lupus tends to occur most often between the ages of 15 and 45, but can be experienced by people at any age.<\/p><p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/sparthritis.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Lupus-768x972-1.png\" alt=\"Lupus Chart\" title_text=\"Lupus Chart\" _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h3>What causes Lupus?<\/h3><p>It is unknown specifically what causes Lupus; however, here are a number of factors which researchers believe may contribute to the disease. These include genetics, hormones, certain types of antibiotics and other medications, prolonged and severe stress, viruses, and sun exposure.<\/p><p>For additional information please visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/arthritis.ca\/about-arthritis\/arthritis-types-(a-z)\/types\/systemic-lupus-erythematosus\">https:\/\/arthritis.ca\/about-arthritis\/arthritis-types-(a-z)\/types\/systemic-lupus-erythematosus<\/a><\/p><p>What are the symptoms of Lupus?<br \/>Symptoms experienced by patients vary from one person\u00a0 to another and can affect different areas of the body making lupus often difficult to diagnose.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>Symptoms can include:<\/strong><\/h3><p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-35px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><ul><li class=\"first\">Intermittent joint pains or inflammation of joints<\/li><li>Red rashes across nose and cheeks<\/li><li>Bumps of patches of skin<\/li><li>Ulcers in the mouth<\/li><li>Hair loss<\/li><li>Hands become red and swell around the nails, and can have purplish spots due to bleeding in the skin.<\/li><li>Rashes from exposure to the sun<\/li><li>Blue fingers and toes from exposure to the cold<\/li><li>Pain with deep breaths\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><ul><li>Abnormalities in lung functions<\/li><li>Blockage of arteries in the lungs due to blood clots\u00a0<\/li><li>Chest pains<\/li><li>Enlargement of lymph nodes and spleen<\/li><li>Headaches, strokes, seizures, nerve damage<\/li><li>Kidney failure<\/li><li>Nausea , diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort\u00a0<\/li><li class=\"last\">Pregnant women are at a higher risk of miscarriage and stillbirth<\/li><\/ul><p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-35px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><p>It is recommended that you speak with your physician if you experience 3 or more symptoms.<\/p><p>There is not a single test for lupus to diagnose Lupus. Doctors can make a diagnosis by ordering a number of\u00a0 blood tests and assessing a number of other factors including the physical symptoms and sometimes family history<\/p><h3>How can I prevent and manage lupus going forward?<\/h3><p>There are no cures at the moment so it is important to notice when flare ups happen so that precautions can be taken to minimize the amount of flare ups in the future. It is highly recommended to get the flu shot as a person diagnosed with lupus can develop life threatening diseases if they catch the flu.<\/p><h3>How is Lupus treated?<\/h3><p>Lupus is usually diagnosed and treated by a rheumatologist.<\/p><p>Although there is no cure for Lupus, there are a number of effective treatment options available that help control symptoms.<\/p><p>There are five major groups of medications which are used to treat lupus. These are:<\/p><ul><li class=\"first\">Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (for example Advil\u00ae or Motrin IB\u00ae), naproxen (or Naprosyn\u00ae), dicloflenac (or Voltaren\u00ae and Arthrotec\u00ae)<\/li><li>Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil\u00ae)<\/li><li>Methotrexate<\/li><li>Corticosteroids, such as prednisone<\/li><li class=\"last\">Immunosuppressive medications, such as cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan\u00ae, Procytox \u00ae) and azathioprine (Imuran\u00ae), and mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept\u00ae)<\/li><\/ul><p>The goal of treatment is to control inflammation and minimize disease activity so that no long-term organ damage occurs. Symptoms can often be controlled using one or a combination of the first four groups of drugs listed above. The severity of your condition will determine which medications your doctor will prescribe.<\/p><p>It\u2019s important to keep a journal or diary of your symptoms and the severity. It is common for your doctor to make adjustments in doses or changes to effectively manage the symptoms.<\/p><p>In addition to pharmacologic treatment, it's very important that you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Healthy diet\/good nutrition and some level of exercise can play a role in symptom management. Reducing stress and anxiety is also important.<\/p><h3>Where can I go for additional information and support?\u00a0<\/h3><p>Lupus Canada has more detailed information and resources to support you. Visit their website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lupuscanada.org\/\">www.lupuscanada.org<\/a><\/p><p>There are provincial organizations across Canada. To find a support group near you:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lupuscanada.org\/provincial-organizations\/\">https:\/\/www.lupuscanada.org\/provincial-organizations\/<\/a><\/p><p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><p>Content credited to:\u00a0 <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lupuscanada.org\/\">Lupus Canada<\/a>,\u00a0 <\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/jointhealth.org\/\">Arthritis Consumer Experts<\/a> & <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/arthritis.ca\/\"><em>The Arthritis Society\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p><p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"gcid-473f3d41-f21a-42db-b6d0-302499fb0d4e\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-473f3d41-f21a-42db-b6d0-302499fb0d4e%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}\"]<\/p><p><strong><em>All information is provided for your general knowledge only, and is not a substitute for the advice from and care by health professionals. 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