There is an expert explanation from Dr. Kan Pongsamart, pediatric allergy specialist. and rheumatism Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health

7 signs of SLE are being shared on social media.

Item 1 Chronic fever of unknown cause

True… SLE patients can often experience fever. But can find other patients with fever and fatigue. especially in cancer There are also symptoms of fever and chronic fatigue.

Rule 2 : Poor appetite, weight loss

Loss of appetite and weight loss can be a symptom of patients with SLE, but can also be found in other diseases.

Item 3. There is a rash on the face and body. without being caused by allergies

This is true because rash is one of the common symptoms in patients with SLE, especially photosensitivity rash.

No. 4 I have pain and swelling in the joints. especially in the morning or when waking up

joint pain May be caused by use. But the characteristic that is said to be in the morning, known as morning sickness, is one of the characteristics that would lead to suspicion of inflammatory joint pain. (inflammatory joint pain), which SLE is one of the most common autoimmune diseases. But there are other groups of diseases that have symptoms like this.

Item 5 Hair loss more than usual

Hair loss is one of the common symptoms in patients with SLE, but in other conditions, hair loss may be more common in patients with SLE.

Article 6 has anemia. low white blood cells low platelets If the disease is severe, there may be hemolysis, pneumonia, nephritis.

It is a common symptom of SLE patients as well. especially in Asian people who found more blood system symptoms than in western people These symptoms that are often seen may be a matter of dim blood vessels. low platelets These characteristics may also be found in other diseases, such as some viral infections that have these characteristics.

Article 7 has a wound in the mouth.

Mouth ulcers are one of the diagnostic criteria for patients with SLE.

In fact, the occurrence of mouth ulcers is a symptom that patients rarely tell their doctors. Because most of the lesions caused by SLE disease rarely hurt, the doctor must open his mouth to examine himself. But mouth sores caused by other causes may be more painful.

Diagnosis of SLE

Overall, there were no symptoms specific to SLE. In addition to having symptoms that can be compatible with SLE, it also needs to be examined for immune abnormalities. that there is an immunization that is specific to SLE and that there are consequences of SLE such as complement proteins low blood lipids These results must be used to assist in diagnosis.

An annual physical exam may help detect SLE early.

Sometimes going for an annual physical exam no symptoms When going for a blood test, I wonder why some white blood cells are low. have low platelets The doctor will have to screen and examine more. Some people who have been diagnosed with SLE since the annual physical examination do not show any symptoms at all.

Can you assess the initial symptoms by yourself?

On the Lupus Foundation of America web page, there is a questionnaire to complete. These symptoms were asked if there were multiple symptoms compatible with SLE at the same time. urgently need to see a doctor or have some symptoms similar to SLE, but it's still unclear to see a doctor Most of the screening from questionnaires can be summarized like this.

Therefore, the symptoms and abnormalities of the body should be observed. whether we or the people we care for have any symptoms that have changed We should not be neglected. Hurry to see a doctor. Even if diagnosed with a disease other than SLE, it will be treated and has better results than ignoring it.

Paying attention and not ignoring abnormalities This allows us to get a quick diagnosis and treatment.

Source: Thai News Agency