Recognizable Symptoms Of Lupus

Mental Health Problems And Seizures

A study from the Canadian Institute of Health Research found that the prevalence of mental health issues in those with lupus has significant implications for future medical research and individual management of the condition. Many of these neurological diseases occur before the diagnosis of lupus. The results of the study could mean that some cognitive disorders may create ideal chemical conditions for lupus to develop, or that individuals who have lupus are also affected by some mental health conditions more frequently, either before, or after diagnosis. The most prevalent neurological conditions within those with lupus are headaches, mood disorders, and anxiety or depression. Seizures also occur in between five to ten percent of patients with lupus at some point in their lifetime. Seizures are one of the eleven criteria used to diagnose lupus.