Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Specialists in Kolkata, West Bengal
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body's own healthy tissues, causing widespread inflamm…
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Causes of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Caused by a complex interplay of genetic susceptibility, hormonal factors, and environmental triggers such as ultraviolet light exposure, certain infections, and some medications that provoke an abnormal autoimmune response. Estrogen is thought to play a role given its strong predominance in women, and family history increases risk substantially.