Saturday, April 21, 2012

Lupus, Is it Hereditary Disease?

Lupus is a disorder of human body's immune system where tissues in the body is considered as foreign object. Antibodies in the body grow excessively and attack healthy body tissue. The cause of Lupus could be the expected sensitivity of immune system, as well as factors that trigger sensitivity, such as infections, use of birth control pills, sun, etc.


Lupus affects mostly women of childbearing age, even though there men who suffering from this disease. In some cases, there are children who suffer from Lupus like their parents. However, genetic factors as the cause of Lupus just play role only 5-6%.

"Genetic factors do play a role, but of all cases of lupus, it only revealed about 5-6 percent. This amount is very small," says Prof. Zubairi, Doctor who observe Lupus disease.

In dealing with Lupus, early detection is must. With knowing this disorder as early as possible, you can get the best treatment possible.

Until now there is no cure for Lupus. But at least the progression of the disease could be controlled. The most common symptoms of lupus is the emergence of red patches on both cheeks and skin burns easily when exposed to sunlight.

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