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UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Rheumatology Program is recognized as one of the nation’s leading clinical and research centers for lupus and other rheumatic diseases. Our ongoing advances in developing diagnostic tests and therapies for this chronic condition help control patients’ symptoms and reduce the risk of developing serious complications.
Many patients are women in their late teens to mid-40s – peak reproductive years. This is thought to be due to estrogen’s role in the disease’s development and activity. However, men, children, and older adults also develop lupus. The disease is more prevalent among African Americans, Hispanics and Latinos, Asians, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders than it is among Caucasians.
UT Southwestern is at the forefront of patient care and research for lupus. Our experienced rheumatologists partner with multidisciplinary colleagues in other fields such as nephrology and dermatology to deliver comprehensive care to people with lupus. We focus on controlling symptoms and preventing the chronic health risks associated with the condition.
Lupus affects each individual differently, and its effects range from mild to life threatening. Common symptoms include:
For patients with lupus, laboratory testing might show:
People with lupus might have periods of a partial or complete lack of symptoms.
Our specialists at UT Southwestern have expertise in diagnosing lupus. In addition to taking a thorough medical history and performing a comprehensive physical examination, doctors might order a number of studies.
Blood testing is commonly used to:
A small tissue sample (biopsy) might be taken to look for signs of damage or inflammation. This is most commonly done with the skin and the kidneys.
Other ways to manage the disease include:
Treatment for lupus and its related complications depends upon:
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