Patient's question:
My boss has been diagnosed with lupus and lupus nephritis. Can lupus and lupus nephritis be cured?Doctor's answer:
First, systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease, generally causing vasculitis that leads to inflammatory reactions in various organ systems throughout the body. It can result in symptoms such as arthritis and a butterfly-shaped rash on the face, or discoid rashes. Additionally, it may involve an increase in all blood cell types, as well as conditions like lupus nephritis and lupus encephalitis. Active use of corticosteroid medications is required for treatment, and when lupus nephritis occurs, immunosuppressants should also be employed for careful monitoring.