Famous American singer and businesswoman Selena Gomez made it to the Bloomberg Billionaires list in early September. This is a big milestone for the female singer who is only 32 years old. There was a lot of discussion about this in the country and the world. But few days have passed, Selena is in the news once again. She has revealed that she will never be a mother.
She said, “I never imagined that unfortunately I would not be able to give birth to my own child. I have many medical problems, due to which my baby's life may be in danger. “I was in mourning for a long time after learning this about myself.”
The reason Cela can't be a mother is because she has an autoimmune disease called lupus. Due to which he had to undergo a kidney transplant in 2017. In this disease, the immune system becomes overactive and starts attacking the body's organs and tissues as enemies. This leads to inflammation, which can affect vital organs such as the kidneys, lungs and heart. Besides, it also increases the risk of damage. Sometimes this disease can also affect pregnancy.
According to the American Lupus Foundation, approximately 5 million people worldwide are affected by some form of lupus.
That's why today' Health water In ' we will talk about Lupus. You will also learn that-
- Why and who gets this disease?
- What are its symptoms?
- How is lupus spread?
- What is its treatment?
What is Lupus?
Lupus is a condition that causes inflammation throughout the body. It is an auto immune disease. In this condition, our immune system begins to harm the body instead of protecting it. Its symptoms can be seen in any part of the body. It depends on which part of the body's tissue the autoimmune system damages.
What are the symptoms of lupus? Lupus can cause symptoms throughout the body. Due to this autoimmune disease, symptoms tend to affect the parts of the body or tissues in which they appear most. Therefore, the experience of its symptoms may vary from person to person.
Lupus symptoms usually come and go like tides and oats at sea. When its symptoms are severe, they become so severe that daily routine can be affected. A person affected by the disease can lead a normal life when its symptoms are mild.
When an autoimmune disease occurs, its symptoms usually develop very slowly. One or two symptoms may appear in the initial days. After this, as time passes, many symptoms may appear.
See the graphic to see what types of signals are commonly found in it.
Lupus causes inflammation in the body and tissue damage. Due to this, many other health conditions can also occur, such as-
- Photosensitivity (sensitivity to light)
- dry eyes
- Depression or other mental condition
- May have seizures
- Anemia
- Osteoporosis
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
Who is at risk for lupus?
Lupus is an autoimmune disease. This can happen to anyone. This is not an infectious disease. This means that it is not a disease that can spread from one person to another. Despite this, this disease can happen to anyone.
Why Lupus Occurs
So far, no specific cause of lupus has been identified. However, certain health conditions and the environment around us can trigger lupus.
Let us understand these points in detail.
Genetic causes: According to the Lupus Foundation of America, there are about 50 genes that can be responsible for lupus. Therefore, having certain genetic mutations can increase the risk of developing lupus.
Hormonal Imbalance: According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, reactions to certain hormones in the body can increase the risk of developing lupus. Elevated estrogen levels can also increase the risk of developing this disease.
Environmental toxins: How likely a person is to develop lupus also depends on how polluted the area a person lives or how much sunlight they are exposed to. More pollution and more sunlight can increase this risk.
Health Status: If a person smokes for a long time, is often stressed, has some autoimmune health conditions, all these factors can trigger lupus.
Certain medications: Medications for arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and spondylitis can also increase the risk of developing lupus.
What is the treatment for lupus?
Currently, there are no specific drugs available to treat lupus. However, its symptoms can definitely be reduced with the help of some medicines.
Before starting treatment, doctors try to find out which organs are at risk in a person affected by lupus. After this he tries to reduce the loss with the help of medicines.
Along with this, medications are also given to reduce the effects of autoimmune diseases and reduce inflammation in the body. Apart from this, some lifestyle changes can also prove helpful.
Lifestyle changes are essential when you have lupus
Along with medications, doctors also recommend lifestyle changes to reduce symptoms. Some of these changes are very important, such as:
- It is important to avoid direct sunlight.
- Eat a healthy and balanced diet every day.
- Vitamin D, calcium can help reduce its symptoms.
- Exercise every day.
- If you smoke, quit.
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