Patient's question:
In the recent period, I have contracted lupus, and my body is feeling particularly uncomfortable. I would like to ask if lupus is a serious disease?Doctor's answer:
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a diffuse, systemic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the skin and mucous membranes, bones and muscles, kidneys, and central nervous system. It can also damage multiple organs and systems, such as the lungs, heart, and blood, presenting various clinical manifestations. Multiple different autoantibodies and immunological abnormalities can be detected in the serum. If the lupus disease is not treated, it may likely worsen, even severely endangering the body's autoimmune function and kidney function, leading to particularly severe conditions. Therefore, timely treatment is necessary. First, it can strengthen the body's immunity. More exercise can increase the body's immunity to resist the lupus disease.