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What Causes Bruise On The Body And Joint Pains With A Family History Of Lupus?
i have just been told due to recent blood test done due to bruising just appearing anywhere on my body for no reason and for getting stronger joint pains to the point where i can not pick up a cup or kettle or even an empty plate on bad days n having more then i usually have headaches n tiredness shall i go on anyway my gp is sending me to a consultant for further tests but my query is my mother had lupus she got it in her mid 50,s i am 49, sorry i keep going of the point what i want to know is is it inhedertary
Fri, 20 May 2016
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist, Priti Kumar's Response
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
As per your information, Lupus is an autoimmune disease,yes fatigue and skin rashes are one of the symptoms of lupus but its not necessary because mysterious bruising can have many reasons as iron deficiency anemia, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes etc. Genetic factors increase the tendency of developing autoimmune diseases such as lupus,rheumatoid arthritis, and autoimmune thyroid disorders are more common among relatives of people with lupus than the general population. I will recommend you for a further detailed checkup. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us and voting. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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What Causes Bruise On The Body And Joint Pains With A Family History Of Lupus?
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. As per your information, Lupus is an autoimmune disease,yes fatigue and skin rashes are one of the symptoms of lupus but its not necessary because mysterious bruising can have many reasons as iron deficiency anemia, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes etc. Genetic factors increase the tendency of developing autoimmune diseases such as lupus,rheumatoid arthritis, and autoimmune thyroid disorders are more common among relatives of people with lupus than the general population. I will recommend you for a further detailed checkup. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us and voting. I will be happy to answer your questions.