Question

Can you have lupus for years and not know it?

Answer 1

Yes it's very possible to have Lupus for many years and not even be aware of it.

The symptoms of the disease Lupus manifest uniquely for each patient who has Lupus so some people may have the Lupus disease for years and not even know about it.

In most cases it takes years to be correctly diagnosed with the disease Lupus.

Also just like with many other illnesses and diseases Lupus does tend to get worse as you age but not always.

Still the treatment for lupus is the same no matter how old you get and how worse the lupus gets as you age.

If left untreated Lupus can cause death due to lupus causing heart attacks and strokes as well as other cardiovascular disease.

Lupus can also cause organ damage and failure and other serious conditions that can occur which includes kidney disease, pancreatitis, pleurisy, vasculitis, pericarditis, and cancer.

If treated for lupus you can usually live a long natural life but never leave the lupus untreated.

Answer 2

Lupus is a disease that occurs when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs (autoimmune disease).

Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems including your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs.

One common early symptom that can be indicative of lupus is a photosensitive rash, meaning a rash that develops in response to sun exposure, particularly on the face and upper arms.

Other early symptoms of Lupus are unexplained fever and pain, swelling, and stiffness of multiple joints.