Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease. The disease manifests and causes complications throughout the body's organ systems. Without active treatment and intervention, lupus can be life-threatening. Understanding this disease is essential for early detection, timely treatment, and avoiding complications of the disease.

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and damage to many organs in the body, such as the skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, joints, blood cells, and brain. Lupus even increases the risk of miscarriage and stillbirth in pregnant women.