Lupus - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBOct 21, 2022 — Signs and symptoms may come on suddenly or develop slowly, may be mild or severe, and may be temporary or permanent. Most people with lupus have mild disease characterized by episodes — called flares — when signs and symptoms get worse for a while, then improve or even disappear completely for a time.
Lupus - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBOct 21, 2022 — Signs and symptoms of lupus may change over time and overlap with those of many other disorders. No one test can diagnose lupus. The combination of blood and urine tests, signs and symptoms, and physical examination findings leads to the diagnosis.
Lupus nephritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBMar 28, 2024 — Lupus nephritis occurs when lupus autoantibodies affect parts of the kidneys that filter out waste. This causes swelling and irritation of the kidneys, called inflammation. It might lead to blood in the urine, protein in the urine, high blood pressure, kidneys that don't work well or even kidney failure.
Lupus - Mayo Clinic
WEBThe most distinctive sign of lupus - a facial rash that resembles the wings of a butterfly unfolding across both cheeks - occurs in many but not all cases of lupus.Some people are born with a tendency toward developing lupus, which may be triggered by infections, certain drugs or even sunlight.
Vasculitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBPeople who have disorders in which their immune systems mistakenly attack their own bodies may be at higher risk of vasculitis. Examples include lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma. Sex. Giant cell arteritis is much more common in women, while Buerger's disease is more common in men. Complications
Sjogren's syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 2, 2022 — Sjogren's (SHOW-grins) syndrome is a disorder of your immune system identified by its two most common symptoms — dry eyes and a dry mouth. The condition often accompanies other immune system disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
Lupus Clinic - Overview - Mayo Clinic
WEBApr 1, 2020 — Evaluation and management of conditions associated with lupus and its treatment. Rheumatologists will review your signs and symptoms and evaluate you to diagnose conditions associated with lupus or the medications used for its treatment.
Rheumatoid arthritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJan 25, 2023 — Symptoms. Signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may include: Tender, warm, swollen joints; Joint stiffness that is usually worse in the mornings and after inactivity; Fatigue, fever and loss of appetite
Mixed connective tissue disease - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBMay 25, 2022 — Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) has signs and symptoms of a combination of disorders — primarily lupus, scleroderma, and polymyositis. Many people with this uncommon disease also have Sjogren's syndrome.
Sarcoidosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJan 30, 2019 — General symptoms. Sarcoidosis can begin with these signs and symptoms: Fatigue; Swollen lymph nodes; Weight loss; Pain and swelling in joints, such as the ankles; Lung symptoms. Sarcoidosis most often affects the lungs and may cause lung problems, such as: Persistent dry cough; Shortness of breath; Wheezing; Chest pain; Skin symptoms