🧠 Ask The Expert: Protecting Your Family’s Health – Understanding Autoimmune Risks & Prevention

Have you ever wondered if certain recurring symptoms like constant fatigue, joint pain, unexplained rashes, could be signs of something more serious? 🧬 Autoimmune diseases often go undiagnosed for years, silently affecting women and even young children. Left unchecked, they can lead to long-term complications that impact daily life, fertility, and overall health. Do you know the early warning signs? Are you doing enough to reduce your family’s risk? You're not alone, and now’s your chance to get trusted, expert advice. Drop your questions now and Dr. Anindita Santosa, Consultant Rheumatologist and Founder of Aaria Rheumatology, will be answering them on June 17th. 📅 June 17th (Tue) 🕓 4–5 PM (SGT) 📍 @ theAsianparent App 📩 Ask away in the comments below! Don’t wait until symptoms become something more serious, knowledge could be the key to early prevention and peace of mind. Let’s protect our families, one question at a time 💪❤️ #AskTheExpert #AutoimmuneAwareness #theAsianparentSG

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My son always get random rashes, come and go. PD say allergy, but sometimes no trigger leh. Autoimmune can look like that or not?

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Dr. Anindita Santosa

Consultant Rheumatologist, Founder of Aaria Rheumatology

1mo ago

Note from expert: To know whether a rash is from allergy, infection, or something autoimmune, we need to consider how the rash looks, how long it lasts, and if it comes with other symptoms—like fever, fatigue, joint pain, or swollen glands. Autoimmune rashes often have specific patterns and may not itch. If the rashes are frequent, unpredictable, or come with systemic signs, it's worth seeing a doctor for more tests. A basic workup might include allergy tests, full blood count, and sometimes an ANA test to screen for autoimmune issues. You're not overthinking it—it’s smart to follow up if things don’t add up.

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