When is World Lupus Day?

World Lupus Day is observed each year on May 10 to raise awareness about Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause damage to virtually any part of the body.

 

In an autoimmune disease, the immune system malfunctions. It cannot tell the difference between pathogens and healthy tissue and creates antibodies that attack and destroy healthy tissue.

Lupus symptoms

 

Depending on if Lupus is mild, moderate or severe, it can cause inflammation of the joints, skin and even vital organs. Severe lupus can cause irreversible damage to the heart, lungs, brain or kidneys.

 

No two cases of lupus are exactly alike. Signs and symptoms