As LUPUS (S.L.E.= Systemic lupus erythematosus /D.L.E. =discoid lupus erythematosus ) has increasing outbreaks in Cyprus...
Do we really know what is lupus?
Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body like skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body.
Its separated as S.L.E. [ Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Systemic_lupus_erythematosus
and as
D.L.E. [ Discoid Lupus Erythematosus,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discoid_lupus_erythematosus
Are the medical staffs aware of the symptoms so they can sense the possibility of such a serious illness as Lupus and refer the patient to the appropriate doctor, the appropriate check-ups and the appropriate treatment?
Usually patients go through hell before medical staffs can pin-point the cause and refer the patient to a Rheumatologist.
Lupus can be misdiagnosed.
There were cases in CY where patient’s ended up in coma or with internal organs damaged as the doctors were unable to pin-point the illness.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/lupus/
http://www.lupus.org/
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lupus/Pages/Introduction.aspx
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/lupus_systemic_lupus_erythematosus-health/article_em.htm
So do your reading... may it be just another useless information you know...but keep it in mind and it might help and save someone’s life.
