Is lupus a genetic disease?

Lupus does, however, appear in certain families, and when one of two identical twins has lupus, there is an increased chance that the other twin will also develop the disease. ... Although lupus can develop in people with no family history of lupus, there are likely to be other autoimmune diseases in some family members. read more

There is no single test to diagnose systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus). It may take months or years for your doctor to diagnose the disease. Your doctor may use many tools to make a diagnosis: Medical history. Complete physical exam. Samples from the blood, skin, or kidneys for laboratory tests. read more

Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease that has some genetic factors. It is also tied to environmental risk, which may determine whether people actually ever manifest the illness. These environmental factors may also play a role in the degree to which lupus may affect a person’s life and mortality. read more

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic disease that causes inflammation in connective tissues, such as cartilage and the lining of blood vessels, which provide strength and flexibility to structures throughout the body. read more