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6 pages in length. The writer discusses lupus in relation to pathophysiology, generalized outcomes, condition and treatment impact on the body, medical intervention, prevention, risk factors and demographics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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delaying accurate diagnosis. Joint pain, poor circulation and a telltale rash are just three of myriad symptoms indicative of lupus, a disease that inevitably impacts major organs by way
of compromising the bodys defenses, as well as through invasive steroid treatment that weakens bones. "The onslaught can inflame and damage vital organs, including the kidneys, brain, nervous system
and heart..." (Geiger, 1998, p. B15). Lupus tricks the body into thinking there is an enemy that needs to be attacked; at this point, the body loses sight of an
enemy cell and its own healthy cells, effectively eradicating all cells. Because the body cannot readily differentiate between good and bad cells, it sets off on a killing frenzy
until the haywire antibodies secure themselves to antigens, creating autoimmune problems. "For patients with autoimmune disorders, these cells lose their ability to discriminate between self and nonself" (Kasnic et
al, 1997, p. 46). II. GENERALIZED OUTCOMES Statistics show that eighty-to-ninety percent of all people afflicted with lupus are able to control the disease and lead relatively normal lives.
While the disease does severely impact a number of bodily functions, modern medical technology has advanced to the point where people are able to effectively treat symptoms to one
extent or another, allowing them to partake in typical daily activities. "I could stay home and collect disability, but I go to work every day just like any normal
person. I dont want to sit here and dwell on this. Lupus can be controlled and you can lead a normal life. Im here to prove that"
(Geiger, 1998, p. B15). III. SPECIALIZED ANATOMIC SITES AFFECTED BY CONDITION OR TREATMENT / GENETIC RISK FACTORS Inasmuch as sun exposure is
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