Care of systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis

  I. Elevated body temperature
  1.Rest in bed and drink more water.
  2.Change clothes promptly after sweating and pay attention to keep warm.
  3.Eat some light and easy to digest porridge, noodles, etc.
  4.Rinse your mouth often and apply lip balm when your lips are dry.
  Second, limb pain
  1.Let the joints be in a functional position as much as possible.
  2.Appropriate hot compress or physical therapy.
  3.Avoid being covered too heavily so that the painful limb is pressurized.
  4.Take medication as prescribed by the doctor, and give painkillers if necessary.
  3.Limb end lesions
  1.Keep the end of extremities warm, use short socks, blankets and gloves.
  2. Avoid factors that cause vasoconstriction: do not expose to air for too long.
  3.Do not drink coffee or smoke.
  IV. Skin breakout
  1.Keep the skin clean and dry.
  2.Adequate intake of water and nutrition.
  3, avoid local skin pressure for too long, avoid contact with chemicals.
  V. Hypertension
  1.Pay attention to monitoring the daily blood pressure changes.
  2.Diet control the total intake of sodium and water.
  3.Rest in bed, move slowly and do not get up too hard to prevent syncope.
  4.If symptoms such as severe headache, nausea, vomiting, convulsions or difficulty in breathing, inability to lie down, panic, seek medical attention promptly.