Patient's question:
I am 53 years old. Recently, as I have gotten older, I have been experiencing leg pain. I have previously visited the immunology department, but the effect was not significant. I have taken both Chinese and Western medicine, especially when the weather changes, I feel uncomfortable. Can connective tissue diseases be completely cured?Doctor's answer:
Connective tissue diseases refer to a group of diseases that affect connective tissues, including systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, dermatomyositis, polyarteritis nodosa, Wegener's granulomatosis, giant cell arteritis, and Sj?gren's syndrome, among others. These diseases can only be controlled with medication and cannot be cured. If the internal organs and brain are not damaged, steroids may not be necessary. It is important to consult with experts at the hospital, as different doctors may prescribe significantly different medications.