My sister is 19 years old,suffred with lupus nepfritis.(anti DNA anti bodies are found in her urine)She had 1st such an attack when she was 11,and then after 2 years she had 2nd, and now recently she had 3rd attack.she is having corticosteroids as a treatment.how long she has to take treatment,will it cause any side effet? will she be sexually fit?can she marry?
Lupus like other diseases is becoming much more treatable as medicine advances. According to the national lupus foundation people living with Lupus can expect to live a normal lifespan as long as the follow the advice of their doctor, take their prescribed medications and seek treatment when there has been a change in their condition. This is so changes can be made in the treatment plan.
The most common major problem related to lupus is kidney disease. It is very important to have the kidney functions tested regularly. The imflamation caused by the Lupus can lead to progressive kidney damage and eventually kidney transplant. This is why it is very important to see your doctor regularly. But for most people Lupus is a mild self limiting diesease that does not cause many problems.
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The most common major problem related to lupus is kidney disease. It is very important to have the kidney functions tested regularly. The imflamation caused by the Lupus can lead to progressive kidney damage and eventually kidney transplant. This is why it is very important to see your doctor regularly. But for most people Lupus is a mild self limiting diesease that does not cause many problems.
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