Health for All says
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by heterogeneous and multisystem involvement. Traditional Chinese medicine classifies it as "erythema". SLE is mainly manifested as a dysregulation of the immune system, which causes the body to produce an autoimmune response that attacks its own tissues and organs. The pathogenesis is not fully understood.
TCM believes that the onset of SLE is related to a variety of factors, such as genetic background, environmental factors, infection, etc. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, SLE mainly originates from the long-term accumulation of pathological factors such as "dampness and heat", "blood stasis" and "qi stagnation" in the body, resulting in the imbalance of yin and yang in the body, and the imbalance of qi and blood.
The symptoms of SLE are varied, including the following:
1.*Symptoms: SLE patients** are prone to erythema, herpes, ulcers and other lesions. In particular, facial butterfly erythema is one of the important features of SLE. In addition, there are acne-like papules, palmar purpura, nail bleeding and other ** symptoms.
2.Loss of appetite and wasting: Patients with SLE often experience symptoms such as loss of appetite and emaciation. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that this may be related to the "damp heat" blocking the function of the spleen and stomach, and the consumption of qi by disease and evil.
3.Joint muscle symptoms: Patients with SLE often have symptoms such as joint muscle pain, joint swelling, and limited joint movement.
4.Neuropsychiatric symptoms: The neurological manifestations of SLE are diverse and can include headache, seizures, meningitis, depression, anxiety, etc.
5.Other systemic damage: SLE can affect multiple systems, such as the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems. Related symptoms include cardiac capsulitis, heart valve defect, nephritis, pneumonia, gastrointestinal ulcer, etc.
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM**sle) emphasizes holistic conditioning and improves the body's ability to resist disease. The medicines commonly used in the secret recipes of traditional Chinese medicine are: Coptis chinensis, Salvia, Motherwort, Radix Radix, Licorice, Peach Kernel, White Grass Root, etc. These drugs have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, invigorating blood and removing blood stasis, and nourishing qi and nourishing yin. In addition, diet is also an important measure for **SLE. It is recommended that patients consume more foods rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C, E, zinc, selenium, etc., reduce the intake of high-sugar and high-fat diets, and maintain good dietary Xi.
It is especially reminded that SLE is a serious autoimmune disease, and patients should seek medical attention as soon as possible and follow the doctor's instructions to reduce the occurrence of complications.
Health References:
1. liu, a. h., et al. "systemic lupus erythematosus and traditional chinese medicine." current problems in dermatology 40 (2011): 170-187.