At Viva Hospital, under the expertise of Dr. Tushyanth V, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care for patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), a complex autoimmune disorder. In SLE, the body’s immune system becomes overactive and mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues, leading to inflammation and damage in multiple organs. Because lupus can mimic other illnesses and affect each patient differently, it is often called the “disease with a thousand faces.”
SLE can impact the joints, skin, kidneys, lungs, heart, brain, and blood cells, making it a multi-system disease. Symptoms vary widely but often include fatigue, joint pain, muscle aches, skin rashes (especially the classic butterfly-shaped rash across the cheeks), unexplained fever, hair loss, and sensitivity to sunlight. In some cases, serious complications may arise, such as kidney inflammation, cardiovascular disease, or neurological involvement.
At Viva Hospital, we believe that early detection and tailored management are the keys to controlling lupus and preventing long-term damage. Dr. Tushyanth conducts a thorough assessment, which includes detailed history-taking, clinical examination, and specialized laboratory investigations such as ANA (antinuclear antibody) testing and other autoantibody panels. This helps confirm the diagnosis and determine the extent of organ involvement.
Treatment for lupus is highly individualized. Depending on the severity, patients may require anti-inflammatory medicines, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, or biologic therapies to control the immune system’s overactivity. Alongside medications, lifestyle adjustments such as sun protection, balanced diet, stress reduction, and regular exercise play a crucial role in managing symptoms and improving quality of life.
Because lupus is a chronic and unpredictable condition with periods of flares and remissions, long-term follow-up and continuous care are essential. At Viva Hospital, patients receive not just medical treatment but also guidance, counseling, and support to cope with the physical and emotional challenges of living with lupus.
With Dr. Tushyanth’s holistic approach, patients are empowered to manage their condition effectively. Our goal is to help individuals with SLE maintain organ function, reduce flares, and live healthier, more fulfilling lives despite the challenges of this condition.