Chronic Immunological Conditions

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  • Created on: 04-01-23 12:36
What is lupus
A long term condition that causes joint pain, skin rashes and tiredness
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Pathophysiology of lupus
Immune system produces antibodies against self-proteins
These antibody attacks are the cause of lupus
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Symptoms of lupus
Fatigue
Fever
Joint pain, stiffness, swelling
Rash on face covering cheek and nose
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What is rheumatoid arthritis
Long term condition causing pain, swelling, stiffness in joints
Usually affecting hands, feet and wrists
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Pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis
Body recognises part of itself as foreign and starts to destroy the cartilage layer of the joints
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Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
Synovial joint swelling
Irregularities in bone structure
Joint pain
Joint stiffness
Fatigue and malaise
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Pathophysiology of lupus

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These antibody attacks are the cause of lupus

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What is rheumatoid arthritis

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