There is no single diagnostic test that can confirm lupus.
Anyone can get lupus, but it most often affects women. Lupus is also more common in women of African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American descent than in Caucasian women
How lupus is treated you may need a special doctor that your healthcare team might include:
Rheumatologists—doctors who treat arthritis and other diseases that cause swelling in the joints
Clinical immunologists—doctors who treat immune system disorders
Nephrologists—doctors who treat kidney disease
Hematologists—doctors who treat blood disorders
Dermatologists—doctors who treat skin diseases
Neurologists—doctors who treat problems with the nervous system
Cardiologists—doctors who treat heart and blood vessel problems
Endocrinologists—doctors who treat problems related to the glands and hormones Lupus can also lead to complications in several areas of the body. Kidneys - serious kidney damage is a primary cause of death for lupus sufferers. Central nervous system - lupus can cause headaches, dizziness, memory problems, seizures, and behavioral changes. Blood and vessels - lupus causes an increased risk of anemia, bleeding, blood clotting, and vessel inflammation Lungs - noninfectious pneumonia and difficulty breathing due to inflammation of the chest cavity are more likely with lupus Heart - heart muscle and artery inflammation are more likely with the disease, and lupus increases the chances of