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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Lupus?
Brief Answer:
not likely
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare
Though it is possible, it is not likely.
Lupus tends to peak in the reproductive years for women in the US, in parts of Europe according to medical studies , the peak age was between 45 to 54 (in some parts of Europe, it is higher).
Diarrhea and vomiting is most commonly due to infection of the gastrointestinal tract though there are also other causes. Viral infection is most common.
Viral infections can be accompanied by joint pain and rash.
The rash in lupus is most commonly a malar rash found on the face. Rash worse with exposure to light (these 2 are part of some of the criteria for diagnosis of lupus).
If your generalized joint pain continues weeks after the vomiting and diarrhea , then you can be investigated for other causes such as lupus but at this moment, they are likely related.
Gum problems are not diagnostic of lupus. Oral ulcers are one of the possible diagnostic criteria not gum disease.
Vomiting and diarrhea are also not part of the diagnostic criteria
Summary: (1) though every is possible, based on information given, it is not likely that you have lupus
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
not likely
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare
Though it is possible, it is not likely.
Lupus tends to peak in the reproductive years for women in the US, in parts of Europe according to medical studies , the peak age was between 45 to 54 (in some parts of Europe, it is higher).
Diarrhea and vomiting is most commonly due to infection of the gastrointestinal tract though there are also other causes. Viral infection is most common.
Viral infections can be accompanied by joint pain and rash.
The rash in lupus is most commonly a malar rash found on the face. Rash worse with exposure to light (these 2 are part of some of the criteria for diagnosis of lupus).
If your generalized joint pain continues weeks after the vomiting and diarrhea , then you can be investigated for other causes such as lupus but at this moment, they are likely related.
Gum problems are not diagnostic of lupus. Oral ulcers are one of the possible diagnostic criteria not gum disease.
Vomiting and diarrhea are also not part of the diagnostic criteria
Summary: (1) though every is possible, based on information given, it is not likely that you have lupus
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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