Recently, a news about Zhou Haimei's suspected death of lupus erythematosus has been widely spread on the Internet, causing public attention and discussion. As an autoimmune disease, lupus erythematosus brings great distress to the life and health of patients. So, what kind of disease is lupus erythematosus?What are the dangers it has to the human body?Let's find out.
1. Definition and ** of lupus erythematosus
Lupus erythematosus (LE) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by an abnormal attack by the body's immune system on its own tissues, resulting in multisystem damage. The disease can affect multiple organs and tissues, such as the joints, kidneys, and nervous system. At present, the ** of lupus erythematosus has not been fully understood, but genetics, environmental factors, and immune system abnormalities are all considered to be important influencing factors.
2. Clinical manifestations of lupus erythematosus
*Presentation: Patients with lupus erythematosus often present with facial butterfly erythema, which is the most characteristic manifestation of the disease. In addition, discoid erythema, periungual erythema, etc. may also appear.
Joint manifestations: About 50% of patients with lupus erythematosus will have arthralgia or arthritis, which is manifested by joint redness, swelling, pain, and limited movement.
Kidney damage: About 70% of patients with lupus erythematosus will have kidney damage, manifested as proteinuria, hematuria, renal insufficiency, etc.
Nervous system damage: About 20% of patients with lupus erythematosus will have neurological damage, manifested by headaches, epilepsy, mental abnormalities, etc.
3. Diagnosis and ** of lupus erythematosus
Diagnosis: the diagnosis of lupus erythematosus is based on clinical presentation and laboratory tests. Laboratory tests include antinuclear antibodies (ANA), anti-double-stranded DNA antibodies (dsDNA), complement, and other indicators. In addition, a biopsy can help confirm the diagnosis.
*: Lupus erythematosus is mainly treated with immunosuppressants, glucocorticoids and other drugs. Dialysis or surgery may be required for severe kidney damage or neurological impairment**. At the same time, patients also need to pay attention to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, such as avoiding direct sunlight and maintaining a balanced diet.
4. Prevention and care of lupus erythematosus
Prevention: For people with a family history of lupus erythematosus, regular physical examinations and screenings should be performed. At the same time, avoiding overwork and mental stress is also an important measure to prevent the disease.
Nursing: For patients with confirmed lupus erythematosus, they should actively cooperate with the doctor's advice, take medication on time and follow up regularly. At the same time, it is also very important to maintain good life Xi and mentality.
5. Experts** interpret this type of autoimmune disease
In response to the news of Zhou Haimei's suspected death of lupus erythematosus, experts said that lupus erythematosus is a serious autoimmune disease, which is difficult and easy. However, most patients can be controlled and stable as long as the patient is cooperative** and attentive to daily care. Therefore, there is no need for the public to panic and worry too much.
Experts also remind everyone that if there are patients with suspected lupus erythematosus, they should seek medical attention and undergo relevant examinations in time. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the mental health and quality of life of patients, and give care and support. For those who have been diagnosed, families and society should provide more support and assistance to help them get through the difficult times and recover their health.
In conclusion, lupus erythematosus is a serious autoimmune disease, but most patients can be controlled and stable as long as the patient is cooperative** and pays attention to daily care. We should pay attention to the research and development of this type of disease to provide better ** and services to more patients.