1 week Ago By Askari Jaffer
Lupus, an autoimmune disease, manifests when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its tissues and organs, resulting in inflammation. This inflammation can target various body parts including joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs, leading to a multitude of symptoms such as joint pain, headaches, rashes, fever, fatigue, mouth sores, confusion, swollen glands, and blood clots. Additionally, lupus can weaken bones, cause osteoporosis, and pose cardiovascular risks.
Factors contributing to its development include genetics, hormones, environmental triggers, smoking, and stress. World Lupus Day: Date and Significance Celebrated annually on May 10, World Lupus Day serves as a global platform to raise awareness about this debilitating autoimmune disease. With nearly 5 million people worldwide affected by lupus, including 1.
5 million in the United States alone, this day emphasizes the importance of enhancing patient healthcare services, advancing research efforts towards understanding the causes and finding a cure for lupus, and promoting early diagnosis and treatment. It brings together organizations and individuals impacted by lupus worldwide, striving to alleviate the suffering of those living with this potentially life-threatening condition. History of World Lupus Day Established in 2004 by Lupus Canada, World Lupus Day emerged as a collaborative initiative involving lupus organizations from thirteen countries.
Its inception aimed to raise awareness abo.
