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 systemic lupus erythematosus be treated with traditional Chinese medicine?Doctor's answer:
In clinical practice, this condition is commonly seen in autoimmune inflammation, multi-organ dysfunction, and the occurrence of discomfort symptoms. Currently, there is no special treatment effect from either traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine. Symptomatic treatment should be actively administered, and if necessary, combined treatments can be used. In daily life, it is important to rest and avoid fatigue, enhance nutrition to boost immunity, supplement vitamins and trace elements, and provide timely anti-inflammatory and immune-modulatory symptomatic treatment. Additionally, traditional Chinese medicine can be used to regulate the body and monitor the condition.