NERVOUS SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT IN LUPUS

Involvement of the nervous system is common in LUPUS[SLE].It can involve the central nervous system[CNS] i.e the brain and also the peripheral nervous system[PNS] i.e the spinal cord and the peripheral nerves.

The usual feature of CNS involvement is cognitive dysfunction mainly consisting of defects in memory and reasoning.

Other features that may occur are 1. Seizures
2. Psychosis
3.Headache,which increases during flares.
4.Transient ischemic attacks,stroke may occur due to vascular occlusion [as a result of emboli and thrombus formation]

Myelopathy or involvement of the spinal cord is also not very uncommon.

For any more information on this please consult your doctor or you may post in the comment section.

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