In this modern era, there are small numbers of medical practitioners and public awareness does not aware of the SLE disease which can affect us badly and it takes us about 7,000 to 10,000 SLE sufferers in the country.
“Systematic Lupus Erythematosus” or SLE is a chronic condition in which it takes place in a patient’s immune system where antibodies produced by the system attack the patient through the damage of skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, joints and nervous system.
Environment factor such as red raised bumps on the face after the exposure from the sun, the body system such as bad joint pains and prolonged fever are the symptoms of SLE.
Says the Health Ministry Director-General, Datuk Danial Hazuddin, the disease cannot be cured but it is still can be treated.
“There have been frequent reports of medical practitioners which had giving incorrect diagnoses of the condition as SLE manifests different symptoms each time depending on the tissue or organ that being attack,” he says.
He added in the interview session yesterday morning, there is likelihood of incorrect diagnosis and thereby the offering of wrong treatment, since it is similar to other ailments.
However, there are some clinics for the treatment of SLE and its been set up in locations like University Kebangsaan Hospital, Selayang Hospital, Putrajaya Hospital, Seremban Hospital, and Taiping Hospital.
People can get more information on SLE through the website www.pslem.health.com.my or contact through 03-79577672.
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