Lupus is one of the most mysterious diseases in the world, which can damage the various organs of the human body. There is no clear idea of the people of Bangladesh about this. Increasing awareness of this disease can help the patients properly.
They say, the word lupus is a Greek word meaning wolf. Since the attack of this disease is very sudden like a wolf attack, so it is called lupus. Until now, the exact cause of this disease is not fully known.
According to the Lupus Foundation of America, there are 50 million people infected with Lupus in the world. The disease can be between 20 and 150 people per one lakh. About 90% of women under the condition of Lupas patients. The incidence of boys is much lower than the incidence of girls.
Under these circumstances, on May 10, Lupus Day was observed. On the occasion of the day, organized in BSMMU rallies and seminars were organized. On the occasion of the joint effort of BSMMU's Rheumatology Department, Lupus Foundation and Bangladesh Rheumatology Society, awareness awareness leaflets with patients, distribution of awareness leaflets and Lupus guide books were organized.
Associate Professor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University and Science Affairs Secretary of the Rheumatology Society. Shamim Ahmed told the Bangla Tribune that the common symptoms of the lupus are hair fall, headache, nose and cheeks, red wheels like butterflies, extreme fatigue or fatigue, fever, mouth or nasal lesions, pain or swelling, abnormal blood clots, Pain in the chest or deep breathing, sunlight or light, or skin irritations, cold or white blurring and swelling around hands, feet and eyes. La etc.
He said there is no clear idea among people in Bangladesh about Lupus. As a result of this disease, patients, family, friends, relatives, neighbors and society, like themselves, are worrying and misinterpreting the bad consequences of this disease, which are filled with misunderstandings and superstition in many ways.
Professor of BSMMU Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) Md. Sharfuddin Ahmed told the Bangla Tribune that if the disease causes the immune system to decrease. Many organisms may be infected. Brain, heart, kidney, eyes may be damaged. It will be healthy to play medicines, and it will continue to grow. He further said, BSMMU has Lupus Clinic, one day a week patients are seen here.