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Lupus is an auto immune disease. The immune system serves the purpose of protecting our body from diseases. In the case of an auto immune disease, the immune system is so active that it begins to attack some or all areas of the body. Some of the symptoms of include but not limited to joint pain, swollen gland, fatigue, and hair loss. There is no cure for Lupus however there are medications that help lupus patients cope with symptoms such as NSAIDs, antimalarial, and corticosteroids. Ninety percent of lupus patients are women between the ages of 15-44, which can effect the childe bearing stages of life.