Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes lack of ability to identify bacteria and viruses in the immune system.

The causes of lupus and the mechanisms by which it occurs are unknown, but it is known that there are a number of factors that, acting on someone genetically predisposed, could develop the immune alteration and symptoms of lupus.

Musculoskeletal manifestations

They are the most frequent symptoms of lupus. It is also very common the appearance of arthritis (inflammation of the joints, which is usually changing location). Weakness, muscular inflammation, increased elasticity of the tendons, as well as dislocations and joint deformities can be observed.

Cardiopulmonary manifestations

The most frequent is pleuritis or inflammation of the lung, which can produce pleural effusion.

Hematological manifestations

The most frequent is anemia. There may also be a decrease in platelets and lymphocytes, but it is usually mild and has little impact.

Cutaneous manifestations

• Acute injuries: redness of the cheeks and the bridge of the nose.
• Subacute injuries: reddish, elevated, annular lesions with desquamation, which are distributed in areas exposed to the sun.
• Chronic lesions: circular lesions with reddish and raised borders that are located on the face, scalp, back of the hands and auricular pavilions. They can leave a scar.

Kidney manifestations

The alteration in the kidney that produces lupus is nephritis. It is usually asymptomatic, so you have to do general urinalysis in patients with lupus to diagnose it as soon as it appears.

Neurological manifestations

Cognitive disorders, especially problems of memory and reasoning. There may also be headaches, seizures, and even psychosis.

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