Lupus

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in several different body systems (via the Cleveland Clinic). The word "lupus" usually refers ...

Along with kidney disease and infections, increased risk of cardiovascular disease is a major contributor to premature death in people with lupus (via the [Lupus Foundation of America](https://www.lupus.org/resources/the-leading-causes-of-death-in-lupus)). [review](https://www.spandidos-publications.com/10.3892/etm.2018.6986) in Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, food contributes to the management of lupus through its provision of nutrients and impact on the gut microbiota. [NIH](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK535405/), routine monitoring and screening for heart disease as well as infections can flag the need for early therapy and thus help prolong survival. [Merck Manual](https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/autoimmune-rheumatic-disorders/systemic-lupus-erythematosus-sle#v903953), more than 95% of people with lupus in developed countries will survive 10 years. [Merck Manual](https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/autoimmune-rheumatic-disorders/systemic-lupus-erythematosus-sle#v903956), the treatment of lupus is largely dependent upon the severity of the disease. The stress of living with lupus can be mentally and socially challenging. [Cleveland Clinic](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4875-lupus#management-and-treatment). [CDC](https://www.cdc.gov/lupus/basics/symptoms.htm), muscle and joint pain, particularly in the neck, thighs, shoulders, and upper arms, are very common in people with lupus. Lupus predominantly strikes women (90% of diagnosed cases) and mostly between the ages of 15 and 44 (via the [Cleveland Clinic](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4875-lupus)). [osteoporosis](https://www.healthdigest.com/1016404/can-osteoporosis-be-related-to-autoimmune-disorders/), which is often not detected nor treated and linked to increased risk of fractures. [Lupus Foundation of America](https://www.lupus.org/resources/how-many-people-are-living-with-lupus-in-united-states-us). The word "lupus" usually refers to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common type of lupus.