Patient's question:
My father-in-law carefully checked and found that he had systemic lupus erythematosus. I wonder if the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) will be high in systemic lupus erythematosus?Doctor's answer:
Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease. In the acute phase of this disease, it primarily manifests as a reduction in blood cells, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. When the condition worsens, the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) rises. If accompanied by nephritis, the urine may contain protein, red blood cells, and casts. First and foremost, it is essential to promptly treat various infectious foci and coordinate the use of autoimmune regulators to prevent prolonged sun exposure.