Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body). Chronic means that the signs and symptoms tend to last longer than six weeks and often for many years. Lupus affects about 5 in 10,000 people. Most often, lupus starts in people in their 20s and 30s. It occurs 10 times more often in women than in men.
There is no known way to prevent Lupus since there is no known cause as yet. You can help manage flare-ups though:
- Avoid known triggers such as sunlight, stress, and lack of sleep
- Manage your diet
- Get adequate exercise
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