Comprehensive Medical Consult on Lupus

Lupus is considered the prototype of autoimmune diseases. Lupus is a chronic, generalized inflammatory rheumatic disease.

The cause of  Lupus in is complex, however there can be a inherited predisposition. Mostly young women in the third decade of life are affected, lupus strikes women ten times more frequently than men.

It can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, blood cells, nervous system, visceral organs and serous membranes of the human body. This is due to a local or systemic vascular inflammation.

The extent of organ involvement determines the highly variable course.

Having lupus can make the demands of everyday life challenging. Because of  the variety of possible symptoms and the complexity of diagnosis poeple with lupus have many unanswered questions:

• What is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
• What symptoms may occur?
• What is a butterfly rash?
• What is meant by photosensitivity?
• What indicates a positive ANA test?
• Are there different forms of the course?
• How is lupus diagnosed?
• Can lupus be limited only to the skin?
• Which internal organ systems can be affected?
• What tests must be carried out? When? How often during the course?
• When should I be treated?
• What medications are useful and necessary?
• What is meant by a drug-induced lupus?
• What is the role of cortisone in the treatment?
• What is meant by anti-malarial drugs?
• What are immunosuppressants?
• What side effects can I expect?
• What can I do myself?
• Which sunscreen is necessary?
• Are there any new treatments?
• Where can I find a specialized center?

We devote our time to your questions. Well-versed physicians advise you with best care and high expertise. We customize the counseling to your specific individual needs and wishes. Your questions about your disease and the appropriate treatment will be answered comprehensively. Our emphasis is on your well-being: Our commitment is the quality of your everyday life coming along with best treatment of your disease. We supply you with the newest information. We take responsibility for the organzation of your therapy and arrange the necessary appointments. We will act as your medical advisor and attend to you as long as qou feel the need.

For a preliminary talk just call us. You can specify your questions and communicate your individual needs. A date agreement is always manageable at short notice. During working-days, you can call us from 9 a.m. through 6 p.m. at 0049-6221-7263888. The preliminary talk is free of charge. Or, send us your request by email health@patientconsult.de . We will answer each request.

Medical Consulting Center PatientCONSULT Ltd., Sofienstraße 13, 69115 Heidelberg, GERMANY,

phone +49 6221 72 63 888, fax +49 6221 72 63 889, e-mail: health@patientconsult.de .