Health practitioner specialist in internal medicine, dr. Anna Ariane, SpPD-KR asked women to be more aware of joint pain in the morning before doing activities because it is one of the characteristics of lupus.
“Watch out for joint pain and swelling at several points in the morning, such as when you wake up, which can last for more than an hour,” he said in a discussion event on lupus which was attended online in Jakarta, Tuesday.
Anna said that another characteristic of lupus is redness of the skin, especially when exposed to sunlight on the cheeks, arms and legs.
Apart from that, other characteristics are hair loss and fever which are not followed by other symptoms such as cough and runny nose.
“If there are complaints in more than two organs in young women such as the skin and joints, they must be even more vigilant,” added the doctor who practices at the National Central General Hospital, dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo (RSCM).
Anna said that lupus is divided into two parts, including mild and severe lupus.
Anna explained that mild lupus is characterized by pain in the joints and red spots on the skin that must be treated immediately so it doesn’t get worse.
Whereas in cases of lupus which is more severe the disease can attack more organs of the body such as the blood, the central nervous system in the brain, to the kidneys.
“If there is sudden kidney disorder, especially at a young age, then it must be suspected lest there is an auto-immune disease,” he added.
Anna said that lupus can strike anyone, even though women are at nine times more at risk than men.
Lupus disease is celebrated around the world every May 10 as World Lupus Day.
It is hoped that all lupus patients will remain enthusiastic in trying to achieve remission so that they remain productive like people in general, said Anna Ariane.
Editor : Musriadi
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2023-05-09 06:45:55
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