Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which means it makes the immune system misidentify and attack its own organs and tissues. The chronic condition causes inflammation and can affect many parts of the body, both inside and out. Skin, joints, kidneys, the brain, the heart, and the lungs can all be affected by lupus, as can blood cells. Lupus is difficult to diagnose, as it presents with the same symptoms as several other disorders. There is currently no cure for the disease, and no two cases are alike.

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