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- The Lupus Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients and Families
- Book
- 2014
- Published by: Johns Hopkins University Press
- Series: A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book
summary
People who have lupus need this book to stay as healthy as possible.Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that can affect any system and organ in the body. For the 1.4 million people in the United States who have lupus, an overactive immune system senses that different parts of the body do not belong, and it attacks these parts. The immune system may strike the cells that line the joints or tendons, for example, causing pain and swelling. An incredibly complex disease, lupus must be properly treated for the optimal health and well-being of the person who has it. The Lupus Encyclopedia is an authoritative compendium that provides detailed explanations of every body system potentially affected by the disease, along with practical advice about coping. People with lupus, their loved ones, caregivers, and medical professionals—all will find here an invaluable resource. Illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and tables, The Lupus Encyclopedia explains symptoms, diagnostic methods, medications and their potential side effects, and when to seek medical attention. Dr. Donald Thomas provides information for women who wish to become pregnant and advises readers about working with a disability, complementary and alternative medicine, infections, cancer, and a host of other topics.
Table of Contents
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- List of Illustrations
- pp. ix-x
- List of Tables
- pp. xi-xvi
- Acknowledgments
- pp. xxix-xxxii
- Part I: Definitions, Causes, and Diagnosis of Autoimmune Disease
- 3. What Causes Lupus?
- pp. 37-50
- Part II: How Lupus Affects the Body
- 5. How SLE Directly Affects the Body
- pp. 89-94
- 6. Constitutional Symptoms
- pp. 95-102
- 7. The Musculoskeletal System
- pp. 103-128
- 8. Skin and Mucous Membranes
- pp. 129-146
- 9. Blood and Lymph Systems
- pp. 147-165
- 10. The Respiratory System
- pp. 166-180
- 11. The Heart and Blood Vessels
- pp. 181-195
- 12. The Urinary System
- pp. 196-212
- 13. The Nervous System
- pp. 213-239
- 14. The Exocrine Gland System
- pp. 240-253
- 15. The Digestive System
- pp. 254-264
- 17. The Endocrine System
- pp. 269-271
- 18. The Reproductive System and Pregnancy
- pp. 272-282
- 19. Special Populations and Surgery
- pp. 283-295
- 20. Prognosis
- pp. 296-306
- Part III: Other Complications of Lupus and Their Treatments
- 21. Heart Attacks and Strokes
- pp. 309-330
- 22. Infections
- pp. 331-343
- 23. Cancer and SLE
- pp. 344-351
- 24. Osteoporosis
- pp. 352-389
- 25. Avascular Necrosis of Bone
- pp. 390-396
- 26. Adrenal Insufficiency
- pp. 397-404
- 27. Fibromyalgia
- pp. 405-442
- Part IV: Treating Lupus
- 29. General Treatment of Lupus
- pp. 463-493
- 30. Anti-Malarials
- pp. 494-521
- 31. Steroids
- pp. 522-541
- 32. Immunosuppressants
- pp. 542-566
- 33. Biologic Agents
- pp. 567-585
- 35. Other Therapies for SLE
- pp. 605-617
- 36. Prescription Pain Medicines
- pp. 618-638
- 37. Future Treatments for SLE
- pp. 639-661
- 38. Nonmedical Therapies for Lupus
- pp. 662-682
- 39. Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- pp. 683-702
- Part V: Practical Matters
- 43. Working and Dealing with Disability
- pp. 766-787
- 44. The Lupus Secrets Checklist
- pp. 788-790
- Patient Resources
- pp. 791-806
- Bibliography
- pp. 807-842
Additional Information
ISBN
9781421409856
Related ISBN(s)
9781421409832, 9781421409849
MARC Record
OCLC
965461906
Pages
912
Launched on MUSE
2016-12-10
Language
English
Open Access
No