Top Health Conditions That Can Disguise Themselves as Other Diseases

4. Lupus vs Lung & Kidney Disease

Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that comes with a wide range of symptoms that are quite common to kidney or lung disease. These symptoms include joint pain, fatigue, and lung issues. Lupus can only be properly diagnosed after several consultation sessions.

5. Cancer vs many other conditions

Cancer is very hard to pinpoint, especially as in its incipient phases it looks like so many other conditions. The sooner this condition is detected, the easier it becomes to fight and overcome it. According to the Journal of Clinical Oncology, over 44% of doctors have labeled cancer incorrectly.

For instance, lung cancer can disguise itself as a lung infection, while breast cancer as a rare condition called mastitis. If you suspect a serious condition such as cancer, it is paramount to get a second and third opinion.

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