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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus : Treatments

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Treatments Overview Articles

Systemic lupus erythematosus
There is no cure for SLE. Treatment is aimed at controlling symptoms. Your individual symptoms determine your treatment. Mild disease that involves a rash, headaches, fever, arthritis, pleurisy, and pericarditis requires little therapy. Nonsteroid...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 22, 2006
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Treatment depends on the organ systems affected by SLE and the severity of the disease. Some patients have a mild form of SLE. Their mild symptoms of inflammation can be treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen (Motrin, Adv...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Although there is no cure for SLE, a number of alternative treatments may help reduce symptoms. Acupuncture can relieve pain in joints and muscles. Chinese herbals are chosen based on treatment principles and the patients specific symptoms. A simp...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Specific Treatments Articles

Scoping Out Sunglasses
You may think we wear sunglasses for comfort and fashion. But here's another important reason to wear sunglasses: to protect the health of your eyes.
Source:StayWell
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