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Lupus is identified as an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation {fact:1, fact:2, fact:3}, and this inflammation is a core component of the disease process associated with lupus [1].
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What causes chronic inflammation, and why it matters health.osu.edu 3 facts
claimIf autoimmune diseases such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis cause chronic inflammation, medications to lower the immune system response may be required.
procedureTreating chronic inflammation involves identifying and addressing the underlying cause of the immune system's overactivity, such as removing toxins like tobacco smoke or alcohol, treating chronic infections like hepatitis C or cancer, or using medications to lower immune system activity in cases of autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
claimIf chronic inflammation is caused by an autoimmune disease such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, treatment may require medications to lower immune system activity.
What is Inflammation? Causes, Effects, Treatment - Harvard Health health.harvard.edu 1 fact
claimAutoimmune diseases, including type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease, and multiple sclerosis, are known to cause chronic inflammation.
What Is Inflammation? Types, Causes & Treatment my.clevelandclinic.org 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is involved in the disease process of autoimmune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis), cardiovascular diseases (heart disease, high blood pressure), certain cancers, gastrointestinal diseases (Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease), lung diseases (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), mental health conditions (depression, anxiety), metabolic diseases (Type 2 diabetes), and neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease).