🧠 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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Wah, autoimmune so many types, how to even check? Is there like a blood test we can do just to be safe?

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Dr. Anindita Santosa

Consultant Rheumatologist, Founder of Aaria Rheumatology

1mo ago

Note from expert: Autoimmune diseases are diverse, so there’s no one-size-fits-all test. The ANA test is a common starting point, especially if someone has joint pain, fatigue, rashes, or other unexplained symptoms. But some people can have a positive test without disease, and others may have disease even with a negative test. That’s why it’s important to match the test to symptoms. If you’re worried, start with a discussion with your doctor—they’ll know which tests are worth running. Think of it as a guided investigation, not a lucky dip.

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