How to control lupus

How to control lupus.

[Dr Sharma]

Hi there. Lupus is a multisystem autoimmune disorder with features of arthritis, arthralgia and myalgia.  Mild symptoms can be treated with analgesics , non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs or salicylates or glucocorticoids if severe. You must be monitored for renal, gastrointestinal and hepatic side effects. Gastroprotective therapies should be given along wit like omeprazole or misoprostol.  Anti malarials, dihydroandrosterone DHEA  are other options.
Cutaneous lupus with photosensitivity can be treated with wearing protective clothing, tinted car glasses, avoid direct sun exposure, sunscreens with SPF 15.
Fatigue, etc benefit from glucocoticoids and antimalarials. Serositis causes chest and abdominal pain responds to salicylates,NSAIDS like indomethacin etc.
Consult a rheumatologist for the needful.