Sunday, April 12, 2020

"From Lupus to Living" Web Series | Episode 7 Lupus and Trauma Connectio...

Exposure to serious stressors early in life may affect immune function and promote inflammation, potentially increasing the risk of developing an autoimmune disease like lupus. Previous research has found that childhood adversity is linked to an increased risk of chronic disease and mental illness, and stress-related disorders like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been associated with an increased risk of autoimmune disease later in life.