If the anti-double-stranded DNA antibody is high, it often suggests the possibility of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It is recommended to go to the hospital and under the guidance of the rheumatologist, further tests should be performed to clarify the diagnosis, and active treatment should be required if the diagnosis is confirmed.
SLE is an autoimmune disease with multiple systemic involvement. The treatment of this disease includes general treatment and drug treatment.
1. General treatment: Ensure sufficient rest, avoid sunlight and ultraviolet radiation, avoid chemical exposure.
2. Drug therapy:
(1) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: used for the control of arthritis, mainly ibuprofen, aspirin, lorsolofenna and other drugs;
(2) Anti-malarial drugs: to control the rash and reduce the symptoms of photoallergy, there are chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine;
(3) Glucocorticoids: prednisone acetate, methylprednisolone and other drugs;
(4) Immunosuppressants: methotrexate, cyclophosphamide, etc., used when hormone therapy is not effective.
When you find high anti-double-stranded DNA antibody, you should go to the hospital in time to improve autoantibody test, urine routine, chest CT and other related examinations to further clarify the diagnosis, and carry out individualized and systematic treatment under the guidance of the doctor.