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. How is mixed connective tissue disease treated?Doctor's answer:
Mixed connective tissue disease is an autoimmune immune system disease. This disease is an autoimmune inflammatory disease where, for certain reasons, the autoimmune system is activated, producing immune antibodies. This can lead to the release of inflammatory cells and inflammatory mediators, resulting in immune damage. This disease requires the use of anti-autoimmune drugs for treatment, which can include immunosuppressants, corticosteroids, or biologic drugs, among others.