“The Difference Between Allergies and Lupus: Explained by Dr. Alvina Widhani, Sp.PD-KAI”

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — A specialist in internal medicine at RSUI’s allergy immunology consultant, Dr. dr. Alvina Widhani, Sp.PD-KAI explained the difference between allergies and lupus which are often difficult to distinguish by ordinary people.

“Autoimmunity occurs when our immune system overreacts to the body’s own cells. It’s different from allergies. In allergies, our immune system overreacts to external targets. For example, to dust, medicine, or food,” Alvina said in an online discussion. about lupus, launched Between.

“If autoimmune it attacks the body’s own cells. In this autoimmune disease, our body cannot recognize its response. So the body’s cells, which should be considered as friends that should not be destroyed, are then attacked. Even though our body’s immune response is aimed at dealing with external pathogens such as bacteria or viruses. But even this he misunderstood. Because the function is abnormal, it causes damage to various organs according to the autoimmune disease,” he explained.

Alvina also said that lupus is a type of autoimmune disease that causes symptoms in several parts of the body. Lupus varies greatly so that between odapus (people with lupus) and other odapus can have different symptoms.

“So some are mild, some are already severe from the start. These symptoms can also mimic other causes. So a symptom is not only caused by lupus but can also be caused by other diseases. So it can often be recognized too late or it is often difficult for us to diagnosing with certainty. So it requires more appropriate management and diagnosis,” said Alvina.

Therefore, Alvina said, it is very important for people to recognize these symptoms early so that the treatment can work better. If indeed they have been diagnosed with lupus, these odapus can obtain optimal treatment results. Apart from treatment, odapus also need support not only from medical personnel but also from their families and colleagues.

Lupus Symptoms

After explaining the difference between lupus and allergies, Alvina also described the symptoms experienced by odapus. He said,

source: ANTARA