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. Is it possible for lupus to be hereditary?Doctor's answer:
Lupus is one of the typical systemic, chronic, progressive, and recurrent autoimmune connective tissue diseases, with a higher incidence in women. It can affect multiple organs throughout the body. The development of immunology technology has enabled the timely diagnosis and treatment of early, mild, and atypical cases. Therefore, except for a small number of severe cases or those with significant organ damage, some cases can resolve on their own, while others may only present as transient episodes, with symptoms completely disappearing after several months or a short course of illness. However, this disease is not hereditary. Additionally, women are more likely to develop the condition than men.