Lupus erythematosus long-term use of hormones, how to prevent bone necrosis?

Systemic lupus erythematosus is a relatively serious diffuse connective tissue disease that can involve multiple systems such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, blood, etc. It varies from person to person. Many patients know that the use of hormones is unavoidable in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus. However, everyone also knows that long-term use of hormones will bring many side effects to the human body, such as Cushing's syndrome, full moon Face, femoral head necrosis, etc., this is also the main reason why many patients resist the use of hormones.

Long-term use of hormones may indeed lead to femoral head necrosis. In order to prevent the occurrence of femoral head necrosis, the most effective means is to control symptoms as soon as possible, reduce the use of hormones, reduce hormones to small doses as soon as possible, and avoid long-term large doses. application, which requires the experience of the doctor and the cooperation of the patient. Outpatient clinics often see such patients, because they are afraid of the side effects of hormones, they reduce and stop hormones without the consent of the doctor, resulting in the recurrence of lupus, which is not worth the gain.

Secondly, auxiliary drugs such as vitamin D and calcium can be used in the process of applying hormones, which can reduce the possibility of osteoporosis and necrosis of the femoral head to a certain extent. and calcium foods.

All in all, hormones play a pivotal role in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus, and it is inevitable. If they can adhere to regular and standardized treatment and do not give up halfway, most patients can achieve disease remission and minimize the side effects of drugs.