12 Lupus Symptoms in Women You Should Be Able to Recognize (clinic, immune)
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Lupus can be frustratingly difficult to diagnose, given that the signs of lupus can mimic those of many other health conditions. Even the most telltale symptom of lupus, the so-called butterfly rash that can show up across both of your cheeks, doesn’t happen in everyone, according to the Mayo Clinic. Plus, symptoms can pop up and suddenly go away and range from mild to serious. New signs of the disease can also spontaneously show up.
So, if you’re not super familiar with the condition, here’s what you should know about lupus symptoms in women—because it can affect your entire body.