Louise Thompson suffers from drug-induced Lupus, says former TV star. See what is this disease

Former "Made in Chelsea" TV star Louise Thompson has announced that she has been suffering with drug-induced Lupus. She has been facing various health issues since her child was born around nine months ago, and her latest battle comes against drug-induced Lupus.

She tried holding back tears as she announced her health problem on Instagram. The NHS says Lupus is poorly understood and is complex. Several people are still unaware of this disease, its treatment, and its symptoms.

Lupus UK suggests around 50,000 people have this condition in the UK. Louise said she had undergone a few blood tests. They revealed that she had drug-induced Lupus. She explained she is mostly tired and faces intolerable pain in her joints if she crosses her legs.

What is Lupus?

People face different symptoms in different body parts due to Lupus. It is a complex condition that the public needs help in understanding. The most common Lupus type is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It is a serious form of Lupus. While some people experience mild symptoms, others experience them more. The symptoms include painful or swollen joints, fatigue, rashes around the face, wrists, or hands, and skin irritation.

FAQs:

1. Which is the most common type of Lupus?
   The most common Lupus type is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
2. What are the symptoms of Lupus?
   The symptoms include painful or swollen joints, fatigue, rashes around the face, wrists, or hands, and skin irritation.