Gastrointestinal System in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

In systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), gastrointestinal symptoms,

including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, hematemesis, melena, ileus,

ascites, and elevated hepatic and pancreatic enzymes are frequently observed. The

gastrointestinal manifestations of SLE are diverse, including lupus peritonitis, gastritis,

acute pancreatitis, cholecystitis, and lupus enteritis. This chapter provides an overview

of the gastrointestinal manifestations of SLE.

Keywords: Gastrointestinal symptoms, Lupus enteritis, Lupus peritonitis, Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

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DOI https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815050653122040013	Print ISSN 2468-6662
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher	Online ISSN 2468-6670

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