A person comes to the clinic complaining of aching joints and muscles, swelling, and a decrease in urine output. The clinician also notes a rash on the skin of the face. A probable diagnosis is

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The symptoms described are typical of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease that can affect multiple organ systems. Joint and muscle pain, rash on the face (commonly known as a butterfly rash), and decreased urine output indicative of kidney involvement are all common manifestations of SLE. Pneumonitis, immunodeficiency, dermatitis, and Graves' disease would not typically present with all of these symptoms.

A Person Comes to the Clinic Complaining of Aching Joints