Patient's question:
I have a large red spot on my face and want to go to the hospital for a thorough examination. The detailed examination revealed anti-nuclear antibody 1:320 for connective tissue disease. I originally wanted to check how likely it is to have lupus, but now I don't know what this result means. Is this result indicative of a disease or not?Doctor's answer:
Your careful check results show that your autoantibodies have tested positive again, and the titer is relatively high. This indicates that you may have an autoimmune system disease and are likely to suffer from lupus. It is recommended that you visit the rheumatology department of a hospital as soon as possible to undergo immunosuppressive treatment and other medications. Early intervention can help control abnormal autoantibodies to prevent the spread of the disease.