Here's Everything You Need To Know About Lupus

In an interview with Billboard magazine, Selena Gomez reveals has been diagnosed with lupus and has even undergone a course of chemotherapy to treat the autoimmune disease.

Most recently, the singer revealed on Instagram that she's just received a kidney transplant from a dear friend in order to improve her overall health. 

A post shared by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) on Sep 14, 2017 at 3:07am PDT

Since opening up to Billboard, Selena has been open and honest about her illness and is raising awareness about lupus and encouraging her fans to stay educated on the matter. 

But what exactly is lupus? Keep reading on to find out what it does, what its symptoms are and if there is a cure for it. 

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