Condition
Pediatric Lupus
Key points about lupus in children
- Lupus is a disease that causes episodes of inflammation and damage to many parts of the body, including the skin and organs.
- It is caused by both genes and environmental factors.
- Symptoms include a rash, fever, joint inflammation and pain, and sensitivity to the sun.
- Lupus can range from a mild disease to a life-threatening disease.
- There is no known cure for lupus, but medicines and lifestyle changes can help you manage symptoms of the disease.
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Rheumatology Treatment at Children's National Hospital
Pediatric specialists at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., have the expertise to diagnose, treat and manage autoimmune and inflammatory disorders in a growing child's muscles, tissues and joints. Discover more about the treatments we offer.
Providers Who Treat Lupus
- Helping Maddie to Live Life to the Fullest
Maddie is a lively, creative teen who loves to act. Research at Children's National Hospital helps to ensure that her rare disease doesn"t upstage her big theater plans or her love of life.
Departments that Treat Lupus
Kidney Disease (Nephrology) Care
Learn how our highly skilled team works across divisions to manage the full range of kidney diseases in children, including dialysis and kidney transplantation.