Patient's question:
The previous message mentioned that we were unaware of this being lupus at first; we thought it was rheumatism and treated it accordingly. My mother currently has swollen fingers and acne, which were once treated as rheumatism. She has taken a lot of traditional Chinese medicine and hormone medications. Can lupus be cured?Doctor's answer:
Lupus is a disease that involves the immune system. Therefore, if you have this condition, it is essential to promptly visit a tertiary hospital to follow up with an immunology specialist for specific and thorough examinations. After diagnosis, timely symptomatic medication treatment should be administered. Lupus is best treated with a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine, which generally yields better results. After the acute phase subsides and the condition stabilizes, long-term medication treatment is usually required, as it is difficult to cure completely.