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Best Lupus Doctors in Delhi

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues, causing inflammation, swelling, and pain. This condition can result in damage to various body parts, such as the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, and lungs. The exact cause of lupus is not fully understood, but it is thought to involve a combination of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. Common symptoms include joint pain, fatigue, fever, skin rashes, and sensitivity to sunlight. Treatment strategies focus on managing symptoms, preventing flare-ups, and reducing organ damage.

In Delhi, the occurrence of lupus is quite notable. At Apollo Hospitals in Delhi, there are experienced doctors specialising in lupus treatment and doctors treating systemic lupus erythematosus who are adept at diagnosing and treating this condition effectively.

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Dr Prof Rohini Handa

MBBS, MD, DNB, FAMS, FICP, FACR, FRCP (Glasgow)

Registration No

16724

Language

English, हिंदी

29 years experience overall

Sarita Vihar , Delhi


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Registration No

415

Language

English, हिंदी

20 years experience overall

Sarita Vihar , Delhi


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Types/Stages of Lupus

Lupus comprises several types:

  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): This is the most common and severe type, affecting multiple organs and systems in the body.

  • Discoid lupus: This type primarily causes a persistent rash on the skin, often appearing on the face and scalp. It usually does not affect internal organs.

  • Subacute cutaneous lupus: Characterised by skin lesions on sun-exposed areas, these lesions can be scaly and may heal with scarring.

  • Drug-induced lupus: This is caused by certain medications and is typically less severe than SLE.

  • Neonatal lupus: This rare form can affect newborns whose mothers have lupus or Sjögren’s syndrome antibodies. Symptoms usually resolve within months after birth.

Symptoms of Lupus

People with Lupus experience a variety of symptoms including:

  • Joint and muscle pain

  • Fever and fatigue

  • Skin rashes often resembling a butterfly across the cheeks

  • Sensitivity to sunlight

  • Mouth sores

  • Raynaud’s phenomenon where fingers or toes turn white or blue in response to cold temperatures

  • Swelling in the legs or around the eyes

Tests to Diagnose Lupus

The best doctors for lupus treatment employ several diagnostic tests, including:

  • Complete Blood Count (CBC): This test measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Abnormalities in these levels can indicate inflammation or anaemia, which are common in lupus.

  • Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR): ESR measures how quickly red blood cells settle at the bottom of a tube of blood. Elevated ESR levels can suggest inflammation.

  • Kidney and Liver assessment: Blood tests such as serum creatinine and liver enzymes assess the functioning of these organs.

  • Urinalysis: This test checks for an increased protein level (proteinuria) or red blood cells in urine (haematuria).

  • Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) test: A positive test indicates an autoimmune disease, but further testing is required to confirm Lupus.

Treatment or Surgery Options for Lupus at Apollo Hospitals in Delhi:

Apollo Hospitals, Delhi provides a comprehensive range of treatment options including, guided by doctors specialising in lupus treatment:

  • Anti-inflammatory medications: These medications help reduce inflammation and alleviate pain in joints and muscles.

  • Antimalarial drugs: Often prescribed to manage symptoms of lupus, these medications can help reduce skin rashes, joint pain, and fatigue.

  • Immunosuppressants: These drugs are used to suppress the abnormal activity of the immune system, which is attacking the body’s own tissues.

  • Biologic drugs: These are designed to specifically modulate parts of the immune system involved in the inflammatory processes of lupus.

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