How to treat elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is an inflammatory index. The normal reference value is 0-20mm/h. If the patient with systemic lupus erythematosus shows an increase in ESR, it indicates the disease activity of systemic lupus erythematosus. At this time, the following indicators should be further checked to further determine the patient's disease activity. To check C-reactive protein, complement, 24-hour urine protein quantitative, blood routine and other comprehensive judgments. If the patient has elevated ESR, glucocorticoid should be considered in the treatment. Glucocorticoids are the strongest anti-inflammatory drugs, and this can reduce ESR to normal. To help reduce glucocorticoids, disease control drugs can be added.