Most common symptoms of LupusretthLupus is difficult to diagnose because symptomscome and go with the disease. Here's howfrequently various symptoms occur.diobPercentage ofPatients WhoExperience ItinSymptom95%Achy jointsFever over 100 degrees90%90%Arthritis (swollen joints)Prolonged of extreme fatigue81%Skin rashes74%Anemia71%50%Kidney involvementChest pain on deep breathing 0845%42%alaxeButterfly-shaped rash acrosscheeks and noseoni30% .C8orp Hair LossnsAbnormal blood clotting problemsSun or light sensitivityiso enw9 27%6 pi 20%iloe eb17%Raynaud's phenomenon (fingersturn white or blue in cold)Seizures15%Mouth or nose ulcers12%Source: Lupus Foundation of America,Daily Herald, December 20, 199931. Systemic lupus erythematosus, or lupus,affects a few million people in the UnitedStates. Most of these people are youngwomen. Lupus is a chronic, autoimmunedisease that affects connective tissue inany part of the body. An attack candamage organs and the nervous system.What conclusion can be drawn aboutlupus?A. Lupus is easy for a physician todiagnose.B. Most victims of lupus are middle-agedwomen.C. Lupus can affect almost every systemof the body.D. It is uncommon to have skin problemswith lupus.E. Hormones most likely are unrelated tothe lupus disease.

Fever over 100 degrees Arthritis (swollen joints) Prolonged of extreme fatigue 90% 81% Skin rashes 74% Anemia 71% 50% Kidney involvement Chest pain on deep breathing Butterfly-shaped rash across cheeks and nose 45% 42% onl30% riso sdw.e 27% or Sun or light sensitivity p Hair Loss b nAbnormal blood clotting problems Raynaud's phenomenon (fingers los ob 17% turn white or blue in cold) 20% Seizures aeoloxe 15% Mouth or nose ulcers 12% Source: Lupus Foundation of America, Daily Herald, December 20, 1999 31. Systemic lupus erythematosus, or lupus, affects a few million people in the United States. Most of these people are young women. Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that affects connective tissue in any part of the body. An attack can damage organs and the nervous system. What conclusion can be drawn about lupus? A. Lupus is easy for a physician to diagnose. B. Most victims of lupus are middle-aged women. C. Lupus can affect almost every system of the body. D. It is uncommon to have skin problems with lupus. E. Hormones most likely are unrelated to the lupus disease.

Fever over 100 degrees Arthritis (swollen joints) Prolonged of extreme fatigue 90% 81% Skin rashes 74% Anemia 71% 50% Kidney involvement Chest pain on deep breathing Butterfly-shaped rash across cheeks and nose 45% 42% onl30% riso sdw.e 27% or Sun or light sensitivity p Hair Loss b nAbnormal blood clotting problems Raynaud's phenomenon (fingers los ob 17% turn white or blue in cold) 20% Seizures aeoloxe 15% Mouth or nose ulcers 12% Source: Lupus Foundation of America, Daily Herald, December 20, 1999 31. Systemic lupus erythematosus, or lupus, affects a few million people in the United States. Most of these people are young women. Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that affects connective tissue in any part of the body. An attack can damage organs and the nervous system. What conclusion can be drawn about lupus? A. Lupus is easy for a physician to diagnose. B. Most victims of lupus are middle-aged women. C. Lupus can affect almost every system of the body. D. It is uncommon to have skin problems with lupus. E. Hormones most likely are unrelated to the lupus disease.

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter3: The Skeletal System

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