Disease Comparison
Compare similarities and differences between two diseases.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Moderate
4
Symptoms
2
Causes
0
Treatments
5
FAQs
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Bladder Cancer
Unknown
4
Symptoms
3
Causes
0
Treatments
5
FAQs
Overview
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus, commonly called lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues. It can cause inflammation and damage in many parts of the body, including the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood cells, and nervous system. Symptoms and severity vary considerably among individuals.
Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is a malignant growth that develops from cells lining the urinary bladder. The most common warning sign is blood in the urine, which may be visible or detected only by testing. Some people may also experience increased urinary frequency, urgency, burning, or discomfort. Bladder cancer can remain limited to the inner layers of the bladder or grow deeper into the bladder wall and surrounding tissues. Early evaluation of unexplained urinary bleeding is important because the disease may be easier to treat when detected earlier.
Symptoms
Shared
None
Only in Left Disease
Blisters Itching Red Eyes Swollen Lymph NodesOnly in Right Disease
Cloudy Urine Persistent Hoarseness Urgent Urination Weight LossCauses
Shared
None
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Autoimmune Disorder GeneticsOnly in Right Disease
High Cholesterol Insulin Resistance SmokingDiagnosis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus is diagnosed using a combination of symptoms, physical examination, medical history, and laboratory tests. Blood tests may include antinuclear antibody testing and other tests for immune-system activity. Urine and kidney tests may be used to look for organ involvement. No single test can establish lupus in every person, so clinicians consider the overall pattern of findings.
Bladder Cancer
Evaluation of suspected bladder cancer may include urinalysis and other urine-based tests, imaging of the urinary tract, and cystoscopy, in which the inside of the bladder is examined with a small camera. If a suspicious area is identified, tissue obtained during cystoscopy is examined by a pathologist to establish whether cancer is present and to determine its characteristics. Additional imaging may be used to assess the bladder wall, nearby structures, lymph nodes, or distant areas when more advanced disease is suspected.
Prevention
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus cannot currently be prevented in every person. People with lupus can reduce disease flares by following prescribed treatment, protecting the skin from excessive ultraviolet exposure, avoiding smoking, maintaining regular medical follow-up, and learning to recognize symptoms that may indicate increased disease activity.
Bladder Cancer
Avoiding tobacco is one of the most important preventable measures for reducing bladder cancer risk. People who work with chemicals associated with bladder cancer should follow workplace exposure controls and use appropriate protective equipment. Adequate hydration may support normal urinary health, although it does not eliminate cancer risk. Persistent or unexplained blood in the urine should be evaluated promptly, even when it occurs without pain, because early investigation can help identify bladder disease at an earlier stage.
Risk Factors
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Risk factors for systemic lupus erythematosus include genetic susceptibility, female sex, certain family histories, exposure to ultraviolet light, smoking, some infections, and particular medications. The disease is more common in women of childbearing age, although lupus can occur in people of any age or sex.
Bladder Cancer
Important risk factors include cigarette smoking, increasing age, certain occupational exposures to chemicals, previous pelvic radiation, exposure to some chemotherapy medicines, chronic bladder irritation, and certain inherited conditions. A history of bladder cancer also increases the likelihood of recurrence. Long-term exposure to some workplace chemicals may be relevant in occupations involving dyes, rubber, leather, textiles, paints, or related industrial materials.
Treatment
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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Bladder Cancer
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