8 warning signs of “SLE, Lupus, or Lupus” autoimmune disease.
SLE, Lupus , or Lupus is not a new disease or a recent hit. It is a disease that has a large number of patients in Thailand and abroad. The strange thing is that many celebrities have this disease, such as the singer Pumpuang Duangjan, who introduced the disease to Thai people, or Selena Gomez, the American teen heartthrob who had to take a long break from work to receive treatment ( Donut Manatsanun has been suffering from Lupus for over 6 months now ).
And may not be aware of it because the signs and symptoms are so minor that we don’t worry. But in fact, these small signs are what lead to a dangerous disease that can even lead to death if we don’t seek treatment immediately.
What is autoimmune disease?
SLE, Lupus, or Lupus is a disease caused by a condition in which the body produces abnormal immune substances that attack tissues or organs in the เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา body, resulting in chronic inflammation in that area.
Who is at risk for autoimmune disease?
Although autoimmune diseases such as SLE or Lupus are not common, they can occur regularly. They can occur from children to the elderly. Although the exact cause is unknown, there are several risk factors that cause the immune system to malfunction.
- Found more in females than males.
- Genetic disorders (inherited)
- Infection caused by certain bacteria or viruses
- Have an allergic reaction to something
- Smoking
- Side effects of certain medications, such as anti-seizure medications, birth control pills, and some weight loss medications
- Stress, overwork, overexercise
Symptoms of autoimmune disease
Warning signs that are the initial symptoms of autoimmune diseases have a variety of symptoms depending on the area where the abnormality occurs, from initial inflammation to chronic stages that may begin to involve other organs.
- Unexplained general symptoms such as headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight loss
- Skin symptoms include a red rash, usually on the face, in the middle, and on both cheekbones, in a butterfly-like shape, and hair loss may also occur.
- Joint pain, muscle pain, may not have swelling or redness, but pain can occur in any part that has joints, such as knees, ankles, wrists, or finger joints.
- Pulmonary symptoms such as chest pain, cough, pneumonia, pleurisy, fluid in the lungs, fatigue, pericarditis, and abnormal heartbeats.
- Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, loss of appetite
- Kidney symptoms, high blood pressure, such as leg swelling from fluid retention
- Blood system symptoms such as anemia, pallor, low blood pressure, low white blood cell count, low platelet count, vasculitis may be found as small red spots all over the body similar to dengue fever.
- Neurological symptoms such as unexplained seizures, weakness in the limbs, difficulty concentrating, stress, insomnia, depression, anxiety, memory problems, confusion, hallucinations, which may be a side effect of meningitis.
Treatment of autoimmune diseases
Doctors will try to control the disease by giving medication, treating the symptoms found, and monitoring the symptoms until the symptoms subside. If treated early, the doctor will be able to treat and control the symptoms better, until there is nothing to be afraid of or risk death.
How to prevent autoimmune diseases
Unfortunately, there is no 100% way to prevent autoimmune diseases. However, there are ways to reduce the risk of getting this disease by taking care of your body to be healthy at all times, eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, getting enough rest, not being too stressed, maintaining good hygiene to reduce the chances of infection, and always consulting a doctor before taking any regular medication.
In addition, patients with this disease should strictly follow their doctor’s advice and see their doctor at the appointed time every time in order to monitor their symptoms and control their symptoms continuously.