Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues and organs, causing inflammation and damage. It can affect many parts of the body, including the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, and lungs. While there is no cure for lupus, treatments can help manage symptoms and prevent complications. Treatment is extremely expensive, making it impossible for low-income patients to pay. Fundacion Maritere offers costless services for rheumatic patients.
A patient with Lupus faces significant health and emotional challenges. For patients who cannot afford care, lack of access to health services often results in delayed diagnoses, unmanaged symptoms, and emotional distress.The absence of proper care and medication lead to the progressive worsening of symptoms, severely impacting their quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. Over time, the disease may cause permanent disability which also leads to income loss and depression.
An integral treatment approach that includes medication, medical tests, psychological and nutritional support, and physical therapy can significantly improve the lives of low-income patients with Lupus. A comprehensive care model can break the vicious cycle by addressing the disease from multiple angles and offering consistent, structured support. Providing free or subsidized services, helps control the disease's physical progression, preventing long-term damage and building resilience.
Comprehensive care-medication, physical therapy, psychological and nutritional support-greatly improves long-term outcomes for low-income lupus patients. It reduces complications, enhances quality of life, supports mental health, promotes independence, and lowers future healthcare costs by preventing disease progression.
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