Do you know what lupus is, if not this article is going to tell you everything about it like what is is, whats it can do to your body, signs and symptoms. Did you know the most common age group to develop lupus is around 18-34 and the craziest thing about it is they don't even know what it is. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system produces autoantibodies that attack healthy cells and tissues. Also attacks the cells in the skin, joints, heart, lung, kidneys, and in the brain. It is estimated that about 1.5 million americans have the disease lupus and there is 16000 more cases of lupus every year. Sorry ladies you're getting the worst of it, around 90% of those diagnosed with lupus is indeed women. And african american women are three time more …show more content…
But some of the researchers believe that the disease can be triggers by certain environmental factors , such as being over exposed to the sunlight during the day, being really stressed out about something going on in your life, and smoking. It is also believed that pregnancy is a really common trigger for the condition it women. Since this disease is most common in women during their pregnancy years they have speculated that the female hormone estrogen plays a role is developing this disease. This disease can also be influenced by certain genes. There are many different forms of lupus but the most common one of them all is SLE which stands for systemic lupus erythematosus. This form of lupus accounts for more than 70% of all the cases. And then 80 % of all those cases involve the skin. Symptoms for SLE are chest pain, shortness of breath, muscle pain, fatigue, fever, hair loss, light sensitivity, anemia and skin rash. But this is life long you will always have lupus in your system but its most common to experience flare-ups which is when the condition is really bad but in time it will improve or disappear off your body
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a non-profit organization that has three pillars that they strive to achieve every day, as well as give everyone the opportunity to help out these sick children and their families.
Most of the statistics found only dealt with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in the U.S., so it is assumed that the disorder is more prominent in the United States. Also, there was no evidence that it affected any race more than another. www.ygyh.org - http://www.ygyh.org/. Concluding, Duchenne?s muscular dystrophy is an excellent example of a sexually-linked disease. Unfortunately, there is no cure, but research is being used to find more effective treatments. Most deaths caused by the disorder aren?t directly due to the muscles, but due to a respiratory disease or disorder.
While SLE is an autoimmune disease, the precise causes that initiate the autoimmune response are unknown; however genetics, hormones, environment, and medications have all been suggested as having a role in the development of the disease. (“Systemic Lupus Erythematosus”, 2012).
As you know autoimmune diseases are your immune auto-generate antibodies against cells of your body. In here, I don’t tell physiology of autoimmune diseases but I will tell one of most autoimmune diseases that is immune fertility disease. Researchers at the University of Virginia Health System have found a new human protein, radical radial spoke protein 44 (RSP44) in July, 2007. RSP44 is antigen can be found in all men, residing in the sperm tail at the center of a structure known as the axoneme. Antigens can only stimulate antibody production when they come in contact with components of the blood. Under normal conditions, blood and sperm do not mix. Direct contact between the two is prevented by a cellular structure in the testes called
Well have you ever wonder what Multiple Sclerosis? Today i'm going to explain to what MS(Multiple Sclerosis) is so I hope that you enjoy.
Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks healthy tissue and organs. This inflammation can damage many different bodily systems. Lupus commonly affects the joints, skin, kidneys, lungs, brain and heart. Many people with lupus have found relief for some of their chronic pain through practicing a few different styles of yoga.
Lupus comes in four different forms. They are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid(cutaneous), Drug-induced Lupus, and Neonatal Lupus. “Systemic lupus is typically the most common form of lupus and generally considered more serious than the other three forms”(www.lupusmn.org). Systemic lupus can also be called SLE(www.lupusmn.org). Symptoms tend to show among patients and c...
Point #1: “Lupus is a chronic (6 wks. -Years), autoimmune disease that occurs when your body’s immune system damages any part of your body such as the skin, joints, and organs.”
Introduction Peritoneal dialysis is a procedure that filters your blood. You may have this procedure if your kidneys are not working well. You can perform peritoneal dialysis yourself, or a machine can do it for you at night when you sleep. Tell a health care provider about: Any allergies you have.
If I could have everyone's attention. Good-morning ladies and gentlemen. For those of you who don't know me my name is Jasmine Davenport. Today I’d like to discuss traumatic brain injury also referred to as TBI. I chose this topic because traumatic brain injury is a serious and complex injury with a broad spectrum of symptoms and disabilities. Traumatic brain injury effects people of all ages and is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. A traumatic brain injury can be caused by a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts normal functions of the brain Also, traumatic brain injury can cause physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral affects.
Hello my name is Nick and I am giving my speech on Alzheimer’s Disease. I was thinking of what I could do for a speech. Then I thought I wanted to inform people on something that little know about. Then it hit me. Alzheimer’s Disease it has affected my life so much and I know so much about it. So I am going to tell you how it has affected my life in more ways than one. Before I start I want you to imagine something. Look around you know everyone right? All these faces you see practically see everyday take all that you know about them and forget it. Can you do it? I can’t. So try to imagine now that it could happen to you years down the road and the disease gets so bad you cant remember your kids, your mother, or even your family. You probably are thinking right now, it will not happen to me. Well that is what my grandfather said about 6 years ago and now he cant even remember my name.
What is the Effect of Alzheimer's? Most people are unaware of the actual effects of Alzheimer's to the human brain as well as how it affects the person's thinking and speech. As a result more people need to be informed on the signs of early onset Alzheimer's and become prepared for the fast paced effect of the disease because before you know it your loved one will no longer be there with you and you won't be able to say ‘I love you’ any longer. Before you know it you’ll wish you just had one more day with them to show them just how much you care about them because one day will be the last day and if you don’t show them you’re there for them while you can you are always going to regret never showing them just how much they meant to you.
Looking back on 2010, I wanted to share with you a snapshot of the incredible progress that has been made this past year in terms of stem cell science and regenerative medicine. This year enabled scientists to share their incredible findings worldwide, ranging from discoveries within their labs through to the successes of numerous clinical trials. What made these successes more relevant were the amazing stories that were told by people from all walks of life who participated in adult stem cell case studies, s/cell therapy and treatments. They have (with the help of the internet) been able to share their incredible experiences showing us first hand the benefits and progress they achieved in a very short time. 2010 was a truly remarkable and
I. Introduction: Do you remember singing “over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go”? This song automatically brings up memories and puts a smile across my face. As college students, we suffer from lack of energy, stress, and we barely have time to spend time with loved ones. I have found several online sources to support the benefits of being outside.