Autoimmune disease or SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) with another name that many people People are probably familiar with or have heard of Phumphuang disease. It is a disease that has varying degrees of severity in patients. And there are many factors that cause the disease. SLE is not a contagious disease. Because it's not an infectious disease. But genetics also plays a part. For example, if we have relatives or parents who have SLE, we may be at higher risk of SLE than the general population. Most patients are found between the ages of 20-40, especially females. This is because female hormones are more sensitive to this disease than men. But as we get older, controlling the disease becomes easier. Because the immune system works less
What causes autoimmune disease?
SLE is caused by an abnormality of the immune system. It is caused by the body creating certain substances to destroy itself. Normally, our body creates substances to kill germs and destroy foreign substances. But with this disease, the body sees the cells in our body as germs. So our body creates inflammatory substances in order to kill foreign substances in the body. Therefore causing the body to cause inflammation within the organs. make that organ Unable to work normally
For example, seeing skin as the enemy. It will cause the skin to develop a rash. The skin becomes inflamed. Or seeing the kidneys as an enemy causes the kidneys to become inflamed. Including seeing the tissue that the blood cells are the enemy of. It causes anemia. low white blood cells Low platelets, etc.
Causes of SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
At present, the exact cause is not known. Because sometimes it depends on the patient himself. whether the patient has a physical condition that is conducive to the disease or not But the causes that are contributing factors include:
- heredity
- Germs or toxins especially viruses
- female hormones Because it has been found that females are more common than males. and is often found when menstruation begins During pregnancy and after birth
- Environmental conditions that affect disease include sunlight, medicine, and food.
Symptoms of SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
- General symptoms Fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss
- skin symptoms Have a disease-specific rash It's a butterfly shape from the bridge of the nose to the cheekbones. A rash with red circles on the face, scalp and ears, sores on the roof of the mouth that come and go and other common skin symptoms are hair loss, rashes all over the body, allergic to sunlight, pale hands and feet.
- Joint and muscle symptoms There will be more joint pain than inflammation. It usually occurs in the knees, finger joints, joints that are the same on both sides, similar to inflammation from rheumatoid. But they are different in the joint symptoms of SLE. There were no symptoms of joint erosion.
Ozone Therapy and the treatment of autoimmune diseases
Ozone Therapy or ozone therapy It is a type of alternative medical treatment. is to bring natural ozone to replenish the body In order to stimulate the functioning of the immune system Strengthen the number of white blood cells To be able to eliminate viruses quickly Especially diseases of the autoimmune system (Autoimmune disorders) such as lupus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (Rheumatism), joint pain, and chronic muscle pain. (Fibromyalgia) Thyroid disease (Hashimoto)
- Helps fight viruses Reduce the chance of viruses destroying cells.
- Helps stimulate blood circulation
- Helps stimulate immunity
- Helps increase free radicals
- Helps reduce inflammation in the body
The treatment principle uses intravenous oxygen therapy. Stimulate white blood cells to have sufficient amounts to protect the body and increase the efficiency of eliminating germs. Antioxidants Ready to protect your immune system to be strong. Relieves fatigue
Who is Ozone Therapy suitable for?
- People who are sick with the flu or have an infection
- Patients with hepatitis, herpes, shingles
- cancer patient Causes cancer cells to be eliminated by the body's immune system.
- People with allergy problems, hives, asthma
- Patients with autoimmune disorders, SLE, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis
- People who have problems with the circulatory system
- People with chronic wound problems such as diabetic wounds, pressure sores in patients who must lie still for a long time. Diseases related to various fungi
Currently, medicine has made great progress, although SLE is an autoimmune disease whose exact cause is still unknown. and still not completely cured But we were able to control the disease and calm it down. May be treated along with alternative medicine (Alternative Medicine) such as ozone therapy. (Ozone Therapy) Detection of accumulated toxins in the body (Toxic Heavy Metal) inspection VitaminD3 Intestinal balance test (Gut Microbiome DNA Test) and vitamin supplements NAD+ Therapy There are many other options that help SLE patients have better symptoms. However, this must depend on the doctor's advice. Because SLE patients have different symptoms. If you are unsure or have questions You can make an appointment to consult at W9 Wellness in order to create a treatment plan and lifestyle modification for the patient to have better symptoms. Can return to live happily like a normal person.