Patient's question:
I have lupus, but my condition has not yet reached a very severe level. However, I still gave birth to this child without realizing it. Can this child be born? Can lupus be transmitted to the child?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 affect multiple organs and systems such as the lungs, heart, and blood, presenting with various clinical manifestations; multiple different autoantibodies and immunological abnormalities can be detected in the serum. Lupus is a genetic disease, but the condition in children does not affect the environment to influence autoimmune responses, and it generally does not lead to exacerbations. If systemic lupus is treated with immunosuppressants or biologic agents, and pregnancy occurs during this time, the child may be affected by the medication and exhibit abnormal growth and development. If hormones are used to control the disease, low to moderate doses can be used, and early pregnancy can be focused on.