What are the Systemic features of systemic lupus erythematosus?

Many SLE patients have fevers, fatigue , muscle pain , weakness, decreased appetite, and weight loss. The spleen and lymph nodes are often swollen and enlarged.

Laboratory tests that are helpful in diagnosing SLE include several tests for a variety of antibodies commonly elevated in SLE patients (including antinuclear antibodies, anti-DNA antibodies, etc.).

There is no cure for systemic lupus erythematosus. The treatment goal is to reduce the symptoms and prevent permanent damage. This is done through drugs that suppress the immune system and through...

There are no known ways to avoid developing SLE. However, it is possible for a patient who has been diagnosed with SLE to prevent flares of the disease.

It is characterized, in part, by arthritis, skin rash, weakness, and fatigue