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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Autoimmune Diseases?

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Posted on Sat, 23 Apr 2016
Question: what other autoimmune diseases are similar to Lupus SLE symptoms?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Many other

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
SLE is systemic autoimmune disease and it involves almost every organ in out body. there are many other autoimmune diseases which affect predominantly specific organs but may also involve any other part of body. These are rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, poliomyositis, psoriasis, undifferentiated connective tissue disorder or fibromyalgia. All these may have similar symptoms and lab findings so extensive work up by immunologist is required to establish the right diagnosis. Wish you good health. Regards
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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Autoimmune Diseases?

Brief Answer: Many other Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome. SLE is systemic autoimmune disease and it involves almost every organ in out body. there are many other autoimmune diseases which affect predominantly specific organs but may also involve any other part of body. These are rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, poliomyositis, psoriasis, undifferentiated connective tissue disorder or fibromyalgia. All these may have similar symptoms and lab findings so extensive work up by immunologist is required to establish the right diagnosis. Wish you good health. Regards