2. *
*It´s known as S.L.E (sistemic lupus
erithematosus)
*Much more common in women than in men
*It may occur at any age, however it is more
frequently found in people between 15 and 44
*Africans and Asians are more frequently
affected than people of other breeds or
colorcasts.
3. *
The causes are not fully studied but this illness
can only be prevented by doing basic things:
•Doing daily exercise
•Going frequently to the doctor´s checkouts
•Prevent alcohol
4. *
*This illness can affect:
-The skin and joints
-Kidneys and brain
-Nervous system
-lungs
5. *
•Swelling (this generally affects to hands,wrists and
knees)
•Mouth ulcers
•Hair loss
*NERVOUS SYSTEM: headaches,
numbness,tingles, vision problems
and personality changes
*DIGESTIVE TUBE: abdominal pain and
sickness
*lUNGS: expectoration with bloodand
breathing difficulties
*SKIN: unlikely skin colorous that
change when it is cold
*KIDNEY: leg swelling and weight lost
6. *
It´s treatment consists of pills and medicines:
•Hydroxychloroquine
•chloroquine
Antimalarial
drugs used to
treat the lupus
