Lupus manifests differently in every person with the disease.
The symptoms you have may be chronic or come and go.
These abnormal skin areas signal what’s called skin orcutaneous lupus.
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Mucosal ulcers in your nose or mouth are another common complaint accompanying lupus.
Like other symptoms, the ulcers can come and go as thedisease flares.
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Unlikerheumatoid arthritis, lupus joint pain is less disabling and usually not deforming to the hands and feet.
Lupus may raise your risk of developing other health problems.
Skin
There are skin diseases and complications that can occur in lupus and in other autoimmune diseases.
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This appears as red bumps or spots on your lower legs.
People with lupus are more at risk for respiratory, skin, andurinary tract infections.
Cancer
The risk is small, but having lupus may increase your chance of developing certain cancers.
If you have lupus, talk to your healthcare provider before trying to get pregnant.
The most common symptoms of lupus are fatigue, headaches, and joint pain.
Lupus can also cause heart and lung problems that can compound fatigue.
Yes, one of the symptoms of lupus is facial swelling.
This is in addition to a butterfly-shaped rash over the cheeks and nose.
Lupus can cause swelling in the cheeks and around the eyes.
Spending time in the sun can exacerbate both the rash and swelling.
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