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 true that connective tissue disease is always arthritis?Doctor's answer:
Connective tissue diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, these types of diseases are all referred to as immune system diseases, belonging to the same system, and therefore their symptoms often overlap. They all manifest as joint pain, skin allergies, skin ulcers, etc. The treatment plans are actually quite similar. Pay attention to rest while appropriately avoiding prolonged fatigue. Additionally, people can also use some local therapies to adjust their physical condition, which can also be somewhat effective.