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AVAILABLE TREATMENTS
• Benlysta
• Saphnelo
TREATMENT DURATION
30-90 minutes
FREQUENCY OF TREATMENT
Every 4 weeks
HOW TO BOOK A TREATMENT
CONDITION AND TREATMENT OVERVIEW
Lupus
Over 1.5 million people across the country are living with lupus. If you are one of are still struggling with managing lupus symptoms and experiencing flare-ups even after treatment, then it is time to talk to your doctor about infusion therapy. At Infusion for Health, we know that managing your symptoms can be difficult. We want to help. Give one of our offices a call to find out more about our treatment options, and how we can help you get your lupus symptoms and flare-ups under control.

AVAILABLE TREATMENTS
• Benlysta
• Saphnelo
TREATMENT DURATION
30-90 minutes
FREQUENCY OF TREATMENT
Every 4 weeks
HOW TO BOOK A TREATMENT
What is Lupus?
Lupus also known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes the body’s immune system to attack healthy tissues and organs.
Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many of the body’s systems, including:
- Joints
- Skin
- Kidneys
- Blood Cells
- Brain
- Heart
- Lungs
Some signs and symptoms of lupus include:
- Skin rashes, most commonly a butterfly-shaped rash across the nose and cheeks
- Joint and muscle pains
- Fevers higher than 100 degrees Fahrenheit
- Chest pains
- Hair loss
- Photosensitivity
- Kidney issues
- Mouth sores
- Fatigue
Causes of lupus are still not fully known. Some factors that can contribute to the development of lupus include:
- Sex- primarily affecting women
- Age- lupus symptoms typical develop between 14-40 years of age
- Race/ethnicity- lupus is more common in people of African, Hispanic/Latin, Asian, Native American, Hawaiian and Pacific Island descent.
- Family history
If left untreated lupus can be fatal.