I am Dr. Lata Bichile consultant Rheumatologist from Mumbai and the founder of Patient support group MAI, Mumbai for patients with Arthritis.
10th May is identified as Lupus day and we the scientific committee members of MAI along with like minded faculty have brought out Educational videos and blogs on common problems in SLE. Do visit them.
SLE, a chronic autoimmune disease affects multiple organs and has a relentless progress with frequent remissions and relapses. Rheumatologists always aspire to diagnose patients early and put them into remission. First 3 years are very important with respect to correct diagnosis, assessing organ involvement most important kidneys, brain and extent of organ damage, use of judicious therapy frequent follow ups and drug compliance.
Patient visits with specific blood, urine tests helps to understand disease flare and escalate medicines. Patient education and participation forms a cornerstone in this long journey of Lupus disease.
Lupus is predominant in female patients of all ages and castes. Rheumatologists is well versed how to manage these females during their childhood, adolescence, puberty, at marriage age, during pregnancy and lactation. During these periods Lupus starts, flares up or creates worst complications.
Living with lupus disease and making it comfortable is possible with these Sutras
- Acceptance of disease
- Avoiding negativity
- Adapt life style
- Adjust with circumstances
Patients participation, family support and use of newer medicines is improving quality and longevity with near normal life in Lupus patients.
We make one such attempt to educate you , update you on Lupus. Your feedbacks are important.
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