Symptoms of lupus tend to come and go. They may start suddenly or develop slowly.

Symptoms of lupus include:

• A rash on the face:
• In the shape of a butterfly
• Red rash on the hands
• Joint swelling in the hands
• Joint pains
• Muscle aches
• Eye pain
• Eye redness
• Fever
• Fatigue
• Hair loss
• Increased sensitivity to the sun
• Skin may become reddened with even minor exposure to the sun
• Chest pain
• Unintentional weight loss
• Depression

For more information:

• Drug induced lupus symptoms
• Discoid lupus symptoms