A lupus diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms (past and present), a family history (the medical history of close family members such as your grandparents, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins) ...

In recognition of the 2003 National Lupus Awareness Month, WebMD Live welcomed rheumatologist Dr. Harris H. McIlwain to answer questions about living with this mysterious and sometimes debilitating ...

On repeat blood testing, the patient had a 4+ positive ANA titer and 4+ antibodies to double-stranded DNA with low C3 and C4 complement, all consistent with the clinical picture of systemic lupus ...

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage the skin, joints, kidneys and more Women ages 15 - 45 make up about 90% of lupus cases, with higher risks in some racial groups New treatments, ...