Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system produces antibodies that attack the body’s own tissues, causing widespread inflammation and damage. It can affect multiple organ systems, including the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, brain, and blood cells, leading to a wide range of symptoms such as fatigue, joint pain and swelling, a characteristic butterfly-shaped rash on the face, photosensitivity, and kidney problems. The disease often follows a relapsing-remitting course, with periods of flare-ups and remission.