First of all, the early symptoms of lupus erythematosus are varied, but they generally manifest as ** damage. Patients may present with symptoms such as erythema pain, edema, and photosensitivity, and common ** lesions include facial butterfly erythema, localized or diffuse rash, and hair loss. In addition, lupus erythematosus can also invade multiple systems and organs such as joints, kidneys, and nervous system, causing symptoms such as joint pain and fatigue in mild cases, and serious complications such as nephritis and inflammation of the central nervous system. Therefore, early detection of lupus erythematosus is critical.
In traditional Chinese medicine theory, lupus erythematosus is classified as a "paralysis syndrome", mainly due to the invasion of evil qi and poor qi and blood. In the "Golden Kui Yaolu" written by the ancient famous doctor Zhang Zhongjing, there are many famous prescriptions for paralysis. For example, the prescription of lupus erythematosus "Guizhi Tang" contains herbs such as cinnamon branches, peony, and jujubes, which can warm the meridians, invigorate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis, and effectively alleviate symptoms such as erythema and joint pain. In addition, acupuncture also has a certain effect in early detection and lupus erythematosus, by activating the meridians and harmonizing qi and blood, to promote the body to restore balance and achieve the goal.
In addition to traditional Chinese medicine**, we can also use some self-observation and examination methods to detect lupus erythematosus early. First of all, we can look for possible clues by observing our own changes. If symptoms such as butterfly erythema, rash, palmoplantar erythema and other symptoms are found, you should seek medical attention in time for further diagnosis. In addition, non-specific symptoms such as joint pain, fatigue, and weight loss may also be early manifestations of lupus erythematosus, and if these symptoms occur and do not resolve for a long time, they should also be taken seriously. In terms of physical examination, we can perform some routine examinations, such as blood routine, urine routine, renal function test, etc., to help detect pathological changes related to lupus erythematosus.
In summary, lupus erythematosus is a complex and diverse disease, and early detection and timely** are very important. We can combine the theories of traditional Chinese medicine, use ancient and modern prescriptions and acupuncture, and at the same time, we can also detect lupus erythematosus early by observing our own changes, paying attention to non-specific symptoms and conducting routine physical examinations. Finally, I hope this article can provide some help for you to understand and deal with lupus erythematosus.
Health References:
1. li x, et al. treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus with traditional chinese medicine: a systemic review and meta-analysis. medicine (baltimore), 2019;98(37):e17173.