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
Is there a lot of SLE patients?
Normally, the incidence of SLE is about 40-50 people in a population of 100,000.
If you look at the population of a specific area, it will be found that Asians, Africans or Hispanics (Hispanic) who use Spanish in the United States. have a higher proportion of SLE than whites
The ratio between females and males, it appears that SLE is 8-9 times more common in females than males.
SLE syndrome found in pre-pubertal children. found more in women than men But the proportion may be reduced to 4 to 1
When does SLE become more pronounced?
Most of them found SLE most during puberty. In part, the patient may have a relationship with sex hormones. That is, in the age range of 12-40 years is the most common period.
If SLE is found until after menopause, it is rare. But if it’s other types of lupus, it can be found in all age groups, but in fact, even SLE can be found earlier, but not often.
Before the age of 5 years is rare due to the diagnostic criteria. There are both symptoms and abnormal immune characteristics. Therefore, when diagnosing There must always be symptoms brought first.
Where are the symptoms of SLE occurring?
Symptoms Occurs in any organ system and many organs as well
common, such as the subject of photosensitive rashes Pain in various joints, swelling, other types of inflammation of the blood vessels, hair loss, fever, ulcers in the mucous membranes are also present.
In fact, besides SLE that most people know There are other types of lupus such as Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus. (Subcutaneous Lupus) Neonatal Lupus (Neonatal Lupus) Drug-Induced Lupus (Several drugs that can stimulate the immune system to attack one’s own tissues) SLE is the most common form of lupus. all
Criteria for the diagnosis of SLE
The doctor examines the symptoms that appear. based on the specific symptoms of SLE
There was no specific symptom of high SLE. Physicians must therefore combine them into diagnostic criteria. which symptoms are compatible with SLE and specific symptoms of autoimmune disorders of the immune system Especially the proteins in the cell nucleus. When this type of immunity occurs It binds to the tissue to form an immune complex and then uses another protein from the blood. Immunological changes are detected. Physicians use these as diagnostic criteria for SLE if these characteristics are detected and symptoms match.
Psychological symptoms of patients with SLE
Regarding depression, depression found that the incidence of psychological problems in SLE patients was higher than that of normal people.
Sometimes SLE attacks the brain. May cause various mental and nervous conditions.
Family is really very important. Because they have to live with SLE disease that interferes with their lifestyle or quality of life. If family and people around you support and not aggravate Makes me motivated to fight SLE better.
Be aware of the disease, be aware of the situation making it possible to cope with unpredictable diseases
Source: Thai News Agency