Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, better known in its abbreviated form, SLE, is an autoimmune disease. This condition severely disrupts the response of the body’s immune system. In normal conditions, the immune system shields the body from foreign invasions of parasites, bacteria and virus.

However, in this disease, the immune system fails to differentiate between healthy substances and harmful substances. As a consequence, the immune system becomes over-active and attacks the healthy cells and tissues of the body. Such a condition then elevates the level of inflammation to an alarming level, throughout the body. By doctors, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is referred as one of most dangerous multi-faceted inflammation disease that has the potency defect each and every organ in the body. The exact cause of this disease is still not known. However, according to many researchers, alteration in the genetic, racial, hormonal structures as well as exposure to environmental hazards are the predominant triggers for this disease.

People who are exposed to harmful chemicals like mercury, pesticides and silica are most susceptible to this disease. Further, people allergic to excessive sun rays are also likely to inflict this disease. This disease mainly affects the joint areas, kidney, blood cells, skin and the nervous system of the body.