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  2. Lupus Foundation of America
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    What is a lupus flare? - Lupus Foundation of America

    • A lupus flare is when lupus symptoms worsen and you feel ill. Learn how to recognize a flare, what causes it, and how to manage it with a flare plan. See more

    What Does It Mean When Lupus Is "Active"?

    When a lupus flare occurs, many people will notice a return of the symptoms they have experienced before. However, some people may also develop new symptoms. Active dise… See more

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    What Happens in The Body During A Lupus Flare?

    Normally our immune systems, which is the part of the body that fights off viruses, … See more

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    What Are The Symptoms of A Lupus Flare?

    Common symptoms that indicate a flare are: 1. Ongoing fever not due to an infection 2. Painful, swollen joints 3. An increase in fatigue 4. Rashes 5. Sores or ulcers in th… See more

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    What Can Trigger A Lupus Flare?

    Emotional stress -- such as a divorce, death in the family, or other life complications -- and anything that causes physical stress to the body -- such as surgery, ph… See more

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    What Does It Mean When Lupus Is "Active"?
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    What Are The Symptoms of A Lupus Flare?
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  1. A lupus "flare" or "flare up" is when your lupus symptoms worsen and you feel ill as a result. The formal definition of a flare is: A measurable increase in disease activity in one or more organ systems involving new or worse clinical signs and symptoms and/or lab measurements.

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  2. nih.gov
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7045928

    Flares in systemic lupus erythematosus: diagnosis, risk factors and ...

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    What Is a Lupus Flare: Symptoms, FAQs, and More

    Jun 30, 2023 · Lupus is an autoimmune condition that can affect nearly any part of the body. Find out more about what a lupus flare feels like, signs to look out for, and how to manage your symptoms.

  4. UpToDate
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  5. National Center for Biotechnology Information
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    Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - StatPearls - NCBI …

    Aug 4, 2023 · Fatigue, malaise, fever, anorexia, and weight loss are common. While more than 40% of patients with SLE may have lupus flare as a cause of fever, infections must always be ruled out first, given the immunocompromised …

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    What causes flares in patients with SLE?
    Further, several drugs such as the sulfa-drugs are well known to cause flares in patients with SLE. Ultraviolet rays and sun exposure lead to increased cell apoptosis and are well-known triggers for SLE. Several viral infections have been implicated, and the underlying mechanism is thought to be molecular mimicry.

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    What happens when Lupus flares?
    When a lupus flare occurs, many people will notice a return of the symptoms they have experienced before. However, some people may also develop new symptoms. Active disease is caused by inflammation in an organ (such as the kidneys) or organ system (such as the digestive system). What happens in the body during a lupus flare?

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    What autoimmune diseases are associated with SLE?
    Other autoimmune diseases – There is an increased prevalence of thyroid disease among patients with SLE, usually in the form of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Myasthenia gravis has also been reported to co-occur in patients with SLE. There is a high prevalence of autoimmune diseases among relatives of patients with SLE [41-43].

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    Is fever a symptom of a severe lupus erythematosis (SLE)?
    Serious infections are a major cause of morbidity among patients and should be considered in all immunocompromised SLE patients with fever. (See 'Clinical manifestations' above.) ● Myalgia – Myalgia is also common among patients with SLE, whereas severe muscle weakness or myositis is relatively uncommon.

    Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus

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    Is fibromyalgia a symptom of severe lupus erythema (SLE)?
    Fibromyalgia – Patients with SLE may present with generalized arthralgias, myalgias, and fatigue, much like patients with fibromyalgia. However, other characteristic features of SLE, such as a photosensitive rash, arthritis, and multisystem organ involvement, are absent.

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    What are the signs and symptoms of SLE?
    (See 'Gastrointestinal involvement' above.) • Pulmonary involvement – Pulmonary manifestations of SLE include pleuritis (with or without effusion), pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, shrinking lung syndrome, and alveolar hemorrhage. (See 'Pulmonary involvement' above.)

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  7. Mayo Clinic
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    Lupus - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 21, 2022 · 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. The signs and symptoms of …

  8. nih.gov
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8517882

    Flares in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus - PMC

  9. MyLupusTeam
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    Lupus Flares: Triggers, Prevention, and Management

    Oct 17, 2024 · Knowing your triggers can help you prevent flares or identify them in their early stages. Different ways of treating lupus flares can also help you improve your symptoms. By working with your rheumatologist, you can find …

  10. WebMD
    https://www.webmd.com/lupus/lupus-flare-overview

    Your Questions About Lupus Flares Answered - WebMD

  11. AAFP
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    Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Diagnosis and …

    Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that affects the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, hematologic, integumentary, musculoskeletal, neuropsychiatric, pulmonary,...