Patient's question:
I am 53 years old. Recently, as I have gotten older, I have been experiencing leg pain. I have previously visited an immunology department, but the results were not significant. I have taken both Chinese and Western medicine, especially when the weather changes, I feel uncomfortable. How can systemic lupus erythematosus be effectively treated?Doctor's answer:
Most patients have systemic symptoms, such as fever, fatigue, weight loss, etc. The most characteristic change of this disease is the butterfly-shaped rash distributed on the bridge of the nose and both cheeks, which resembles a butterfly, hence the name "butterfly rash." It is usually not accompanied by significant itching. Currently, systemic lupus erythematosus cannot be cured, so clinical treatment mainly focuses on controlling the condition. Patients with lupus should pay close attention to their daily care.