Patient's question:
I am 53 years old. Recently, as I have gotten older, I have been experiencing leg pain. I have previously visited an immunology department, but the effect was not significant. I have taken both Chinese and Western medicine, especially when the weather changes, I feel uncomfortable. Can systemic lupus erythematosus be cured by taking medicine at home?Doctor's answer:
Lupus requires the use of anti-autoimmune drugs, which can include corticosteroids, high-dose immunoglobulins, or autoimmune regulators for treatment. These can help increase antibodies and reduce immune damage. This disease is absolutely not curable and requires long-term medication to suppress the condition, increasing the risk of complications. Proper symptomatic treatment is also necessary.