SYNONYMS

SLE
Disseminated Lupus Erythematotus (DSLE)
Discoid Lupus Erythematotus (DLE)

SYMPTOMS

Butterfly-shaped rash
Raised red patches on skin
Sensitive to light
Ulcers in mouth or nose
Arthritis in two or more joints plus swelling or tenderness
Inflammation in the lining of heart or lungs
Seizures or other nerve problems
Too much protein in urine
Low blood cell counts