Definition | Diagnosis | Treatment | Prognosis | Differential Diagnosis | Specialists | Comorbid Conditions | Complications | Factors Influencing Duration | Length of Disability | Return to Work | Failure to Recover | Medical Codes | Hospital Costs | References

Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic

Medical Codes

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Factors Influencing Duration

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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.

Source: Medical Disability Advisor

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