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Suggest Treatment For Lupus In An Elderly Person
I am 58 years old. I am a carrier for Lupus. My dad died when I was 14 with it. my 33 year old daughter has it, Sojogens and Conn. Tissue dis. I was just tested due to some issues, my ENA SSa (RO) ab was 7.4 is it high because I m a carrier or because I now have it.
Wed, 17 Apr 2019
Hi,
Lupus is treated only if a patient has some symptoms of it. Just ANA or ENA positivity is not taken definitive.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshita, Ophthalmologist
Lupus is treated only if a patient has some symptoms of it. Just ANA or ENA positivity is not taken definitive.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshita, Ophthalmologist
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