Lupus Complications Linked to Shocking โคDeath of Nina – Health Officials Urge Awareness
TAIPEI, Taiwan -โ The recent and unexpected death of Nina has broughtโข renewed attention to the seriousโ health risks associated with systemic lupusโฃ erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease impacting multiple organ systems. Medical professionals are emphasizing early detection and consistent management as crucial for โขimproving outcomes for those living with โlupus.
Lupus is a chronic โฃinflammatory disease that can cause a wide range of symptoms, andโ can be tough to diagnose. A diagnosis can be madeโ when more than four of eleven specific criteriaโ are met, with a reportedโค accuracy rate exceeding 96%. Theseโข criteria include blood abnormalities – hemolytic anemia, decreased white blood cell counts (belowโฃ 4,000 at least twice), โand thrombocytopenia (platelet count less than 100,000 without drug โคinfluence) – as well as immune system markers like positive lupus cells, anti-DNA antibodies, anti-Sm antibodies, and antiphospholipid antibodies. The presence ofโค antinuclear antibodies is also considered.
The Department of Rheumatology, Immunologyโ and Allergy โat Tri-Service โGeneral Hospital stresses the importance of adhering to prescribed medication regimens and avoiding unproven folk remedies. Lifestyle factorsโค also play a significant role inโข managing the disease. Recommendations include prioritizing โขadequate rest, engaging in appropriate exercise, consuming a diet low in fats and rich in calcium, and consistently using โsunscreen โคto protect againstโ sun exposure. Early recognition of symptoms, such as joint pain,โ is vital for prompt diagnosis and โtreatment.
