Fever, arthralgia, erythema......These seemingly ordinary symptoms may be an early sign of lupus nephritis!”
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a common autoimmune disease that is not unfamiliar to many people. And when it affects the kidneys, it becomes lupus nephritis. A large number of autoantibodies will appear in the patient's serum, and these antibodies are like an invisible spear, constantly attacking various organs in the body, resulting in multisystem damage.
Did you know that there are hundreds of thousands of new lupus nephritis patients in China every year, and early diagnosis and ** are crucial!?”
So, what exactly are the symptoms of lupus nephritis?Let's find out!
1.General symptoms: Almost all patients will experience general fatigue and weight loss. Among them, 65% of patients have persistent fever as the first symptom, and some have a temperature of more than 39 degrees!
2.Joint and muscle lesions: 95% of patients with lupus nephritis experience joint swelling and pain, usually in the facet joints of the extremities. In addition, 5% to 10% of patients will have aseptic necrosis of the femoral head, mostly due to long-term corticosteroid use.
3.*Mucosal lesions: Half of the patients will develop butterfly erythema on the bridge of the nose and cheeks, and even blisters if telangiectasia is severe.
4.Renal manifestations: When systemic lupus erythematosus progresses to lupus nephritis, patients may experience renal damage such as proteinuria, hematuria, edema, and hypoproteinemia. If the disease progresses further, it can lead to decreased kidney function and even uremia.
5.Raynaud's phenomenon: During the cold winter months, the hands of people with lupus nephritis will turn pale when they are put in cold water, turn purple red in warm places, and return to normal color after a while.
Be on the alert!The symptoms of lupus nephritis are not typical, and it is easy to be misdiagnosed as ordinary nephritis, thus missing the best time!”
So, how to diagnose and **lupus nephritis early?Experts recommend that blood tests can be done for patients with unnoticeable symptoms for a more accurate diagnosis.
Health is no trivial matter, let's pay attention to lupus nephritis and care for our own health!”
Finally, I would like to remind everyone that if you have any suspicious symptoms, please see a doctor in time for early diagnosis and**. Let's protect the health of ourselves and our families together!