En Spain is estimated that surrounding 40,000 people suffer lupus.
on Thursday May 10 was held the world Lupus day.
Spain, may of 2012- systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the defense mechanism of our body start to attack himself, creating an excess of antibodies in the bloodstream and causing inflammation and damage in the jointsmuscles and other organs. This puts at risk the life of the patient, as it can affect any organ of the body such as the skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, or brain.
To raise awareness about this disease and increase awareness of symptoms in order to improve the diagnosis, last Thursday, may 10, there was the world Lupus day ”. Specifically, Spain estimates affecting around 40,000 people, mostly young women in fertile age and aged between 17 and 35 years, according to data from the Spanish Rheumatology society.
Its cause is unknown, but it is known that there are genetic, metabolic and environmental factors that can influence this disease. Among the most frequent clinical manifestations can highlight the locomotor apparatus (pain and inflammation of joints), fatigue, fever, loss of appetite and weight, the decrease in the number of white blood cells, red and platelets, spots on the back of the nose and cheeks, and even neurological disorders as States of confusion, headaches or seizures.
In Spain, last year was launched the first register of patients with Lupus Erythematosus systemic of the society Spanish Rheumatology (RELESSER), with the aim of obtaining data and to develop different studies to improve the knowledge about the disease and improve the care of patients. To date, a total of 1,562 patients of 40 hospitals across the country have been included and he is expected to soon reach the affected 3,000. For its part, experts insist on the need for an early approach to which patients respond positively to treatment.
