Lupus - Causes
The cause of lupus is unknown. Some researchers think that heredity may be a factor. Environmental factors also may be involved. In some cases, the symptoms of lupus become worse after exposure to sunlight, alfalfa sprouts, and certain medications. On rare occasions, a form of lupus can be caused by medications. Some drugs used to treat heart problems are among these medications. The lupus usually disappears when the person stops taking the drug.
- Autoimmune disorder:
- A condition in which a person's immune system mistakes the body's own tissues for foreign invaders and begins to make antibodies against them.
- Immune system:
- A network of cells and tissues that work together to protect the body against foreign invaders, such as bacteria and viruses.
- Psychosis:
- Extremely disordered thinking accompanied by a poor sense of reality.
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