Make sure you have a cold sore. A cold sore is the same as a , but it is not the same as a canker sore. Canker sores are mouth ulcers that occur inside the mouth. While cold sores may on occasion develop inside the mouth, they are usually smaller than canker sores, and they start as blisters. Canker sores are not contagious, and they are not caused by a virus, so treatment differs from that for cold sores. 2. Recognize the signs of an impending outbreak.
The defect may be in the red blood cell itself (intrinsic factor), or outside the red blood cell (extrinsic factor). Causes of hemolytic anemia include infection, certain medications, autoimmune disorders (such as Lupus), and inherited disorders. There are several different types of anemia. There is no known prevention for hemolytic anemia. These are tests for hemolysis (red blood cell destruction).
Urinalysis - This exam can measure the protein and cells in your urine which can be an early warning of kidney disease in lupus patients. Complete blood count (CBC) - measures the cell counts in your blood which include white blood cells, red blood cells, hemoglobin and platelet counts. White blood cells can be decreased in lupus and may be a sign of active disease or drug-related side effect. Patients with lupus may have a mild anemia manifested by a low hemoglobin level. Causes of anemia include iron deficiency, active inflammation or less frequently, hemolytic anemia which is caused by autoantibodies to red blood cells.