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Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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Best hospitals and doctors for systemic lupus erythematosus treatment abroad

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Diagnostic tests for systemic lupus erythematosus
4078.91
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus
4018.36
According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
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University Hospital Ulm

University Hospital Ulm

Overall rating8.7 / 10
The University Hospital Ulm is an advanced medical complex that provides patients with high-class medical care using the very latest scientific achievements. The medical facility has been performing successful clinical activities for more than 40 years and has long earned an excellent reputation throughout Europe. The hospital r
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According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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University Hospital Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
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According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
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University Hospital Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the HELIOS University Hospital Wuppertal ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The hospital rightfully enjoys the status of the maximum care medical facility and provides its high-quality services in all modern fields of medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the
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The University Hospital Saarland Homburg is the largest hospital in the city of Homburg and the most important medical facility in the region. The hospital, which currently has 30 specialized departments and 20 institutes, was founded in 1947 and operates on the basis of Saarland University. The hospital plays a leading role in
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About the disease

Systemic lupus is an autoimmune disease, whereby the immune system becomes hyperactive and can affect various organs such as the skin, kidneys and heart. It can also cause joint problems. Lupus develops when antigens attack healthy tissue and cells. They can attack any part of the body. The most common symptoms of the disease are swelling and pain in the joints, and a skin rash.

According to the Lupus Foundation of America, approximately 1.5 million Americans have lupus. Worldwide, there are approximately 5 million with a mild to severe form of lupus. This disease is much more common in women than in men, with 90% of all cases being diagnosed in women. Lupus usually manifests itself between the ages of 15-45. In some people this disease can be latent for a whole lifetime and won’t manifest itself in any way. Certain chemical radicals, continuous exposure to sunlight, smoking and emotional stress can cause lupus to develop in people who have a genetic predisposition to it. Lupus is not a contagious disease and cannot be transmitted. There can be periods when the symptoms flare up, causing the sufferer pain in their joints and organs, or they may notice changes in their weight or skin. There can also be periods of remission, when all symptoms of lupus subside. Although the exact cause of lupus is not known, some researchers believe that hormonal changes can cause lupus to develop.

Symptoms

  • Butterfly rash on the skin
  • Red patches on the skin
  • Ulcers in the mouth
  • Swollen, painful joints
  • Hearing loss
  • Dizziness
  • Fever
  • Headache

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination the doctor will examine any rashes on the patient’s skin, pain in their joints and signs of fever.
  • A blood test can determine the amount of antibodies in the bloodstream.
  • An X-ray of the patient’s joints can identify whether lupus has damaged the joints at all.
  • Imaging tests of the heart and lungs are also useful in checking to see if lupus has affected them as well.

Treatment

  • Although there is no definite cure for systemic lupus, there are many ways to ease the symptoms and prolong periods of remission, using conservative treatment methods. Special anti-inflammatory drugs can be used to reduce joint pain. Special steroid creams can be used to reduce the red patches and rashes on the skin. Corticosteroids can be used to calm down the body’s immune system. Continuous exposure to ultraviolet sunlight should be avoided and lifestyle changes can alleviate other symptoms. 

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko