Patient's question:
Sister-in-law has lupus and nephritis. Her whole body is pus-filled, and she also has stomach pain. For lupus nephritis, what medicine is good?Doctor's answer:
The condition of lupus and nephritis is an issue where the body's immune system malfunctions again. The immune system produces autoantibodies, which cause immune damage to normal cells and tissues, leading to recurrent episodes of the disease. Therefore, in cases of lupus nephritis, it is necessary to actively use autoimmune drugs. Options include corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, biologic agents, or high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment. Symptomatic management should also be addressed.