Lupus Russell Weller Mar 13, 2023 A disease that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks your own tissues and organs. Lupus induced inflammation can affect many different body systems including your joints, skins, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. Related Articles: The Spoon TheoryTeam Lissy Loo Creates Colorful FundraiserGlossary: AutoimmunityGlossary: Lupus (Systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE)