Lupus alert in Colombia: If you have any of these symptoms, you could have it.

Lupus is an autoimmune condition that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks cells. This situation can lead to some complications in your body . In the context of World Lupus Day, it's worth remembering: What are the symptoms?

In information published by Medineplus , the most common symptoms were mentioned. They also emphasized that some may differ from person to person: Fever, Fatigue, Arthritis, Chest pain, Hair loss

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-Joint swelling-Stress-Sun sensitivity-Confusion or even memory problems How can we improve care for patients with lupus?

Lupus can affect several vital organs , and its consequences can also impact a person's quality of life. Young women of working age are the most likely to suffer from these consequences.

For this reason, AstraZeneca shared a statement with Portafolio based on information published in Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology, a document that aims to ensure that patients with this condition receive better care from professionals.

(See more: Take note: 4 places where snakes can hide in a house) “The study proposes several measures to improve lupus management. These include better training of healthcare personnel and providing more information to patients and caregivers so that the disease is detected early; unifying diagnostic criteria; and strengthening care in health centers with tools that help identify warning signs,” they added.

They also indicated: "It also suggests promoting self-care, leveraging telemedicine for ongoing monitoring, and reducing prolonged corticosteroid use, starting more modern treatments early. It also highlights the importance of adding non-medical support, such as psychological support and physical activity, to the overall well-being of those living with lupus," they emphasize.

Regarding this situation, Dr. Efraín Esteban, Medical Manager of Respiratory and Immunology for the AstraZeneca Andean Cluster, mentioned, “Listening to patients and working hand in hand with them, their caregivers , and medical teams is essential to transforming lupus care,” he said.

"This disease cannot remain invisible; it deserves a more empathetic, timely approach focused on the real needs of those living with it," he added.