When will SLE or autoimmune disease show symptoms? How do we know if it is SLE and what is the statistical proportion of the disease?
Sure before sharing, check with Dr. Kan Pongsamart, Pediatric Allergy and Rheumatologist. Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health
SLE disease statistics,
we can find SLE patients about 40-50 people in 100,000 people and found in women 8-9 times more than men during reproductive age. There is also no current treatment that can cure it. But can calm the symptoms from taking the drug
Diagnosis of SLE
The doctor will make a diagnosis based on the patient's history. Physical examination reveals lesions together with laboratory tests. Due to the complexity of SLE, patients have different levels of severity. The use of SLE diagnostic criteria alone may not be sufficient for some patients with SLE.
What are the symptoms of the disease?
A rash appears on the face, ears, limbs, and trunk.
Have pain in different joints
hair loss
have a fever
Vascular inflammation
In addition to the physical symptoms Some patients also have depression or depression (Depession). Therefore, family and those around them are important in supporting the patient to make the patient have good morale to fight SLE disease better.
However, the treatment of SLE has a long course of treatment. In addition to treating the disease Patients should take care of themselves. It should understand the nature and mechanism of disease. Follow up on treatment regularly and continuously.
Source: Thai News Agency