Good evening sir .my sister is suffering from lupus .she is effected with kidney .small rash .leg swollen .we are using medicine .we consulted rheumatologist .he said .it cannot be cured .but we can reduce .Her age is 14 how many years will be the life span exactly .how many years can she leave.

Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician32yrs exp

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Can't be cured, but treatment may help. Requires a medical diagnosis Lab tests or imaging always required. It is Chronic: meaning it can last for years or be lifelong Lupus (SLE) can affect the joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. Symptoms vary but can include fatigue, joint pain, rash and fever. These can periodically get worse (flare up) and then improve. While there's no cure for lupus, current treatments focus on improving quality of life through controlling symptoms and minimising flare-ups. This begins with lifestyle modifications, including sun protection and diet. Further disease management includes medication such as anti-inflammatories and steroids.  

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