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Study: Misdiagnosis of lupus symptoms linked to mental health, trust issues


Published on 2025-03-02 19:23:10 - MSN
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  • Patients whose autoimmune disorders such as lupus were initially dismissed by doctors as psychosomatic show long-lasting adverse impacts on their mental health and trust in medicine, according to a new British study.

The article from MSN discusses a study that highlights the challenges in diagnosing lupus, an autoimmune disease, due to its symptoms often being misattributed to mental health issues. The study, published in the journal Lupus Science & Medicine, found that many patients with lupus experience a significant delay in diagnosis because their physical symptoms are initially dismissed as psychological or psychiatric in nature. This misdiagnosis can lead to a lack of trust in healthcare providers among patients, exacerbating their mental health issues. The research emphasizes the need for better awareness and understanding among medical professionals about the diverse manifestations of lupus, which can mimic mental health conditions, to prevent misdiagnosis and improve patient trust and care.

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