Blood Disorders in Lupus

Blood disorders are common in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus). Many of the clinical and laboratory manifestations of lupus concern the cells and clotting factors that circulate in the blood. Some important blood issues in lupus include low hemoglobin or...

Other Conditions seen in Lupus

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) is often referred to as the disease with a thousand faces because it is associated with a wide variety of symptoms and related conditions. Three conditions that may be seen in lupus are Raynaud’s phenomenon, Sjögren’s...

Infections, Immunizations and Lupus

People with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus), especially those who are on immunosuppressive medications, may be at increased risk for a variety of infections. In fact, despite the significantly improved prognosis for this disease over the past two decades,...

Nutrition, Diet and Lupus

If you have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus), a well-balanced diet should play an integral part in your overall lupus treatment program. Your disease puts you at high risk for a number of medical conditions, including osteoporosis and heart and kidney...

Pregnancy and Lupus

The peak incidence of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) occurs in women in their reproductive years (ages 15 to 45). Although lupus itself usually does not affect fertility rates, pregnancy planning is an important issue for women with this disease. Even as...