Patient's question:
I have lupus. It is said to be hereditary across generations. Does lupus really be hereditary across generations? Will it be hereditary to my child?Doctor's answer:
Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease. Its pathogenesis is related to familial, ultraviolet radiation, estrogen levels in the body, some drugs, food, and infections. Therefore, systemic lupus erythematosus can be inherited, and there is a certain probability of inheriting it to your child. In clinical diagnosis, systemic lupus erythematosus is mainly treated with glucocorticoids.