Prognosis of Lupus
Prognosis of Lupus: Normal lifespan possible for many patients. Remissions and relapses common. 5-year survival about 97%; 10-year survival about 90%. (NWHIC). ...see also Overview of Lupus
Prognosis for Lupus:
The
prognosis for lupus varies widely depending on the organs involved and the
intensity of the inflammatory reaction. The course of lupus is commonly
chronic and relapsing, often with long periods of remission. Most patients
with lupus have a normal lifespan with periodic doctor visits and
treatments with various drugs. Many of the more serious problems do not
affect most patients. Death is usually caused by renal failure or
infection.
(Source: excerpt from NINDS Neurological Sequelae Of Lupus Information Page: NINDS)
...
The good news is that with
the correct medicine and by taking care of themselves, most lupus patients
can hold jobs, have children, and lead full lives. (Source: excerpt from Lupus: NWHIC)
...see also Overview of Lupus
Onset of Lupus: Symptoms tend to occur after taking the drug for at least 3 to 6 months.
Life Expectancy and Survival Rates
5-year survival rate for Lupus: It is estimated that 97 percent of
individuals with SLE live at least five years (Source: excerpt from Connective Tissue Diseases: NWHIC)
10-year survival rate for Lupus: 90 percent live
at least 10 years after diagnosis (Source: excerpt from Connective Tissue Diseases: NWHIC)
Complications:
Complications of Lupus may include:
Complications of Lupus from the Diseases Database include:
Source: Diseases Database
See also complications of Lupus.
Prognosis of Lupus Discussion
Connective Tissue Diseases: NWHIC (Excerpt)
Once a
disease with high mortality, SLE is now a chronic disease because
of new treatment approaches. It is estimated that 97 percent of
individuals with SLE live at least five years, and 90 percent live
at least 10 years after diagnosis, as compared with just 50
percent living more than four years in 1954. African Americans
with SLE appear to have earlier onset, experience a more severe
disease, and die earlier than Caucasians with SLE. (Source: excerpt from Connective Tissue Diseases: NWHIC)
Lupus Fact Sheet: NWHIC (Excerpt)
For most people, lupus is a mild disease affecting only a few
organs. For others, it can be disabling and cause serious and even
life-threatening problems. One in five people with the disease are disabled,
most commonly from fatigue and joint and muscle pain. Fifteen to 20 percent of
all cases of lupus result in death, most commonly from kidney disease,
infection, and cardiovascular disease. Currently, there is no cure for lupus.
However, with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, symptoms can usually be
managed, and most people with the disease can lead active, healthy lives. (Source: excerpt from Lupus Fact Sheet: NWHIC)
Prognosis for Lupus: News
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About prognosis:
The 'prognosis' of Lupus usually refers to the likely outcome
of Lupus.
The prognosis of Lupus
may include the duration of Lupus, chances of complications of Lupus,
probable outcomes,
prospects for recovery, recovery period for Lupus, survival rates,
death rates,
and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Lupus.
Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable.
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