Search Results for: Lupus

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  What to Know About Pediatric Lupus

  August 28, 2023

  About 25,000 children in the U.S. are living with lupus or related conditions. Learn more about how lupus affects kids.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

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  What Are Lupus Flare-Ups?

  July 20, 2021

  Lupus flare-ups are when the disease is most active. Learn how to recognize flare-ups and what you can do to help manage them.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Rheumatology

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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  How to Identify and Treat a Lupus Rash

  June 14, 2023

  A rash affects 66% of people with lupus. Treating a lupus rash can be different from treating other types of rashes. Find out how, here.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care

  Tagged with: Lupus, skin irritation, skin rash, treatment of lupus

  

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  What Is Lupus? Learn About This Puzzling Autoimmune Disorder

  October 4, 2021

  Lupus can be a tricky condition to identify. It is an autoimmune disorder that mostly affects women. Learn more about this disorder.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: autoimmune disorder, chronic inflammation, fibromyalgia, Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis

  

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  How Much Ibuprofen Can I Take?

  April 4, 2024

  Ibuprofen is an effective painkiller, but it's not safe for all. Find out if ibuprofen is for you, how much you can take, and the risks of ibuprofen overdose.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: What You Need to Know about DVT

  November 13, 2023

  Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) can be a life-threatening condition. Ulka Sachdev, MD, Co-director of the Vein Center at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, discusses causes, the warning signs and what you should discuss with your doctor.Listen Now

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast

  Tagged with: Affinity, Specialty

  

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  Here’s What You Can Expect During an Eye Exam

  February 5, 2024

  Here is what you can expect as you’re preparing for your next eye exam with your optometrist or ophthalmologist.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute

  Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  The Connection Between Autoimmune Disease and Heart Disease

  August 17, 2023

  People with autoimmune or inflammatory diseases can take several steps to try to prevent cardiovascular disease.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

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  Signs You May Have Poor Circulation

  June 29, 2023

  Poor circulation can result from diabetes, high blood pressure, or other vascular problems. Here's what you need to know.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery, PCP