Home | Free 14-Day Trial | Tutorial | Help
   Print   Email   Bookmark          More
Medical Disability Advisor  >  Lupus Erythematosus Systemic  >  Complications

Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic

Differential Diagnoses

Specialists

  • Cardiovascular Internist
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Dermatologist
  • Nephrologist
  • Neurologist
  • Psychiatrist
  • Rheumatologist

Comorbid Conditions

Sign-in as a subscriber or take a free trial to see the renowned Reed Group physiological recovery durations in place of this advertising.

Factors Influencing Duration

Length of disability depends on the severity of symptoms and the organs involved. Treatment, particularly prolonged corticosteroid therapy, may produce side effects that can also cause disability.

Medical Codes

ICD-9-CM:
710.0 - Diffuse Diseases of Connective Tissue, Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic; Disseminated Lupus Erythematosus; Libman-Sacks Disease
710.9 - Diffuse Diseases of Connective Tissue, Unspecified

Complications

Possible complications include serious impairment of vital organs such as the lungs, heart, brain, or kidneys. Infections that occur due to a compromised immune system (opportunistic infections) are a leading cause of death. Treatment with antimalarial drugs can damage the back inner portion of the eye where focusing occurs (retina). Corticosteroid treatment may cause facial swelling or high blood pressure (hypertension). Other infections such as colds or influenza may worsen symptoms.

Source: Medical Disability Advisor






Feedback
Send us comments, suggestions, corrections, or anything you would like us to hear. If you are not logged in, you must include your email address, in order for us to respond. We cannot, unfortunately, respond to every comment. If you are seeking medical advice, please contact your physician. Thank you!
Send this comment to:
Sales Customer Support Content Development
 
This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is published with the understanding that the author, editors, and publisher are not engaged in rendering medical, legal, accounting or other professional service. If medical, legal, or other expert assistance is required, the service of a competent professional should be sought. We are unable to respond to requests for advice. Any Sales inquiries should include an email address or other means of communication.