In the past two days, "lupus erythematosus" has attracted the attention of the majority of netizens and has topped the hot search list on Weibo. What is "lupus erythematosus"? What should I do**? Huang Yinghong, director and chief physician of the Blood Purification Center of the Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology and Immunology of the First Hospital of Changsha City, answered the questions for everyone.
01What is lupus erythematosus?
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a common autoimmune disease that seriously endangers human health. Because some patients have erythema, a depression in the middle, and a higher edge than **, it is similar to being bitten by a wolf, which is called "lupus erythematosus".
02What are the symptoms of lupus erythematosus?
Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that affects the whole body, manifested by fatigue, fever, rash, butterfly erythema, photosensitivity, mouth ulcers, hair loss, joint pain, hematuria or proteinuria, etc., some of which are first characterized by thrombocytopenia or leukopenia, and some heart, lungs, and brain can also be involved.
Experts remind that if you have the above symptoms, please go to the Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology and Immunology in time.
03Is lupus erythematosus hereditary or contagious?
Systemic lupus erythematosus is not a genetic disorder, but there is a certain genetic predisposition. The incidence of illness in one member of the family increases accordingly in the other members. Systemic lupus erythematosus is not contagious and cannot be transmitted to others by any means.
04Can lupus erythematosus be cured?
Systemic lupus erythematosus is not an incurable disease and can be survived for a long time. At present, whether it is traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine**, it is impossible**. However, as long as you always pay attention to the changes in your condition, have regular check-ups, and standardize your condition, you can make the condition remission for a long time, and you can even live, study, Xi and work, and even fall in love and give birth like a normal person.
05Can a person with lupus erythematosus have a baby?
Most people with systemic lupus erythematosus can safely conceive and have children after the disease is controlled. Generally speaking, most of the pregnancy and childbirth are safe when there is no damage to important organs, the condition is stable for half a year or more than one year, cytotoxic immunosuppressants are stopped for half a year, and hormones are maintained only in small doses (<=10 mg daily). Medications that can be taken as prescribed during pregnancy include hydroxychloroquine, azathioprine, cyclosporine A, tacrolimus, prednisone, and methylprednisone.
06Can patients with lupus erythematosus breastfeed?
Elevated levels of prolactin in maternal blood are risk factors for postpartum lupus disease activity and disease, but for patients with stable disease control, breastfeeding rarely causes significant disease activity and disease. Breastfeeding is good for the mental and physical health of the child, and is conducive to the recovery of the mother, and it is recommended to take hormones for 4 hours before breastfeeding.
07What should I pay attention to in the daily care of lupus erythematosus patients?
Pay attention to sun protection. Bright light is blocked by curtains indoors, dark sunglasses, sun hats or sun umbrellas are best used outdoors, and long-sleeved shirts and pants are pure cotton and breathable.
Keep it clean.
Try to wash your face with water and avoid using alkaline soaps and cosmetics.
Maintain oral hygiene.
Clean the mouth after meals, brush the mouth with a soft toothbrush, and apply iodine glycerin to the mouth and nasal mucosal ulcers.