WORLD LUPUS DAY – May 10


 

Lupus affects people of all nationalities, races, ethnicities, genders, and ages. Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body).


#WorldLupusDay

World Lupus Day serves to call attention to the impact that lupus has on people around the world. The annual observance focuses on the need for improved patient healthcare services, increased research into the causes of and cure for lupus, earlier diagnosis, and treatment of lupus, and better epidemiological data on lupus globally.

The day was created by Lupus Canada in 2004 to raise awareness of this lesser-known disease that can have severe effects on patients and their families. Lupus was named after the Latin word for "wolf" when it was used in the 13th century to describe facial lesions that looked like a wolf's bite. Lupus is a serious health condition that affects the immune system. Usually, the immune system produces antibodies that protect the body from severe invaders. Lupus is caused when the immune system attacks its own tissue, resulting in destroying healthy tissue and causing pain and inflammation in all parts of the body.


Symptoms of Lupus

Lupus has a wide range of symptoms. The common ones are:

Fatigue

Muscle and joint pain

Fever

Chest pain when breathing deeply

Sensitivity to sunlight

Mouth ulcers

Memory problems

Hair loss

Arthritis

Headaches


However, these symptoms typically come and go and can even be mild and unnoticeable sometimes.


Treatment

The exact cause of this autoimmune condition is unknown. However, the possible factors include hormonal changes, family medical history and environmental factors. There is no natural cure for treating this disease, but doctors recommend lifestyle modifications prescribed with medications. Some changes are consuming a well-balanced diet, exercising, stress management, cutting on alcohol consumption as well as smoking.

Lupus typically affects the younger generation, as the symptoms of the disease tend to develop between the ages of 15 and 44 and it lasts for the rest of the person's life. According to given facts, 90% of people living with lupus are women. Although men can get lupus, it is less common.


HOW TO OBSERVE WORLD LUPUS DAY

Purple is the official color of Lupus, so wear purple or a purple ribbon.

Follow on social media #worldlupusday

Follow on Facebook

Visit the Lupus Day website.


WORLD LUPUDS DAY HISTORY

Since 2004, lupus organizations around the globe have conducted activities on May 10 to raise awareness and educate the public about the symptoms and health effects of lupus.




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