Patient's question:
I am 53 years old. Recently, as I have gotten older, I have been experiencing leg pain. I have previously visited the immunology department, but the effect was not significant. I have taken both Chinese and Western medicine, especially when the weather changes, I feel uncomfortable. Is it easy to treat childhood systemic lupus erythematosus?Doctor's answer:
The incidence of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in children is lower than that in adults, but it shares similar pathogenesis, clinical diagnostic features, and laboratory test results with adult patients. Typically, children with lupus have a more acute onset and diverse clinical manifestations. Treatment not only involves suppressing the disease but also considers factors such as the patient's growth and development. The effectiveness of treatment needs to be predicted based on the specific condition of the patient.