Dr. Rick Edwards

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Health Care

Lupus is a disease of the immune system that can be difficult to diagnosis. Depending on the type of lupus, symptoms can include red rashes—often on the face in the shape of a butterfly — as well as fever, joint pain or swelling, muscle pain, mouth ulcers, chest pain with deep breathing, sensitivity to sun or light, a low blood count, trouble thinking or memory problems, hair loss, fatigue and kidney problems. Dr. Rick Edwards, a resident at the LSUHSC Family Medicine Residency Program at Memorial Hospital, discusses diagnosing lupus, the varying signs and symptoms, and possible treatment options.

For more information on stress or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ancelet, call Memorial/ LSUHS Family Medicine Center at 337-494-6767.

A native of Jennings, Louisiana, Dr. Rick Edwards is a graduate of Louisiana College in Pineville and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Shreveport. He is currently completing his residency at the LSUHSC Family Medicine Residency Program at Memorial Hospital.

Frances Yeager

9 / 22 / 2010