Summerlin Lupus Specialist
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What is a Lupus Specialist?
A lupus specialist is an expert in the evaluation and treatment of the various types of Lupus. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is the most common presentation of Lupus. It is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks its own healthy tissues. It causes widespread inflammation and organ damage with a relapsing and remitting course. It can affect the joints, skin, brain, lungs, kidneys, and blood vessels. Experienced physician specialist, Dr. Chanu Dasari is a Lupus expert in Summerlin and prescribes effective treatment of plans for his patients.
Lupus Signs & Symptoms
Common signs and symptoms include:
- Fever
- Joint pain, stiffness and swelling
- Headaches, confusion and memory loss
- Butterfly-shaped rash on the cheeks
- Fingers and toes turn white or blue when exposed to cold (Raynaud’s phenomenon)
- Skin lesions that worsens with sun exposure (Photosensitivity)
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
When It’s Time to Visit a Lupus Specialist in Summerlin?
Schedule an appointment with a Lupus Specialist like Dr. Dasari if you develop an unexplained rash, ongoing fever, persistent aching, or fatigue. Lupus is often misdiagnosed owing to its variable pathophysiology. It is important to visit an expert Lupus specialist for a precise evaluation if you are experiencing any of the symptoms above.
Lupus treatment options
The progression of Lupus can be prevented by avoiding triggers like ultraviolet light, infections, certain medications, physical or emotional stress and trauma. In his clinic, Dr. Dasari will prescribe a treatment option best suited to treat Lupus.
These can include:
- Anti-inflammatory medications for joint pain and stiffness
- Disease modifying drugs or targeted immune system agents for more severe cases
- Steroid creams for rashes
- Corticosteroids to minimize the immune response
- Antimalarial drugs for skin and joint problems
- Phytonutrition and anti-inflammatory based diet plan
Dr. Chanu Dasari’s Clinic
In his Summerlin Clinic, Dr. Dasari will analyze your medical history and perform a physical examination. This includes your demographics, duration of symptoms, past medical history, past surgical history, and family history of autoimmune diseases. As an expert in providing Lupus treatments, Dr. Dasari is able to diagnose Lupus based on your specific symptoms. He assesses your condition after reviewing medical history and performing a personalized evaluation. On a few occasions, Dr. Dasari might advise some scans and lab tests. These include CBC with differential count, serum creatinine, urinalysis, ESR or CRP levels, complement levels, liver function tests, creatine kinase assay, spot protein/spot creatinine ratio and autoantibody tests, joint radiography echocardiography, and chest scans. If you feel any of the symptoms described above, call our clinic to schedule an appointment with Dr. Dasari.
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Dr. Dasari is board-certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties, American College of Surgeons, and is a qualified, licensed medical practitioner by the National Board of Medical Examiners and Federation of State Medical Boards. Dr. Dasari provides unparalleled expertise in minimally-invasive treatment options for digestive disease, chronic inflammation, and cancer.
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