Patient's question:
Recently, I noticed a patch of red spots on my body. At first, I thought it might be eczema or something and didn't pay much attention, but the area has been getting larger, and I've become quite worried. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and they said it was lupus. I would like to consult about what I need to pay attention to for the diagnosis and treatment of lupus.Doctor's answer:
The early symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus are atypical, generally including recurrent joint and muscle pain, low-grade fever, fatigue, and skin rashes, as well as symptoms like photosensitivity. Diagnosis can be confirmed through tests such as serum complement, antinuclear antibodies, blood routine, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and imaging studies. If this disease reoccurs, early symptomatic treatment should be administered to prevent harm to tissues and organs and alleviate symptoms.