Lupus

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Treatment

There is no cure for lupus and the goals of treatment are to minimize symptoms, to reduce inflammation in the body, and to maintain function. Because the course of the disease varies from patient to patient, there are a number of different treatment plans. In many cases, preventative treatment can reduce the frequency and severity of flares (periods of worsening symptoms).

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