Patient's question:
Joint pain and swelling. Past treatment history and effectiveness: Stayed in the hospital for over 40 days, receiving intravenous drips every day. The treatment was quite effective, and symptoms were reduced. Desired type of help: I want to ask if systemic lupus erythematosus can be cured. Will it come back repeatedly?Doctor's answer:
Lupus is primarily treated with immunosuppressive drugs, such as corticosteroids. Commonly, decisions are made regarding cyclophosphamide and prednisone. Additionally, many supportive medications are also necessary, such as calcium supplements, drugs to regulate electrolyte balance in the body, and the use of traditional Chinese medicine to treat organ damage. It is best to follow the advice of doctors from reputable hospitals, as this field is highly specialized. It is particularly important not to increase or stop hormone use on one's own, as this often triggers relapses.