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3 days ago · Lupus, technically known as systemic lupus erythematosus ( SLE ), is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue in many parts of the body. [1] Symptoms vary among people and may be mild to severe. [1] Common symptoms include painful and swollen joints, fever, chest pain, hair loss, mouth ulcers ...
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3 days ago · Multiple sclerosis ( MS) is an autoimmune disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. [3] . This damage disrupts the ability of parts of the nervous system to transmit signals, resulting in a range of signs and symptoms, including physical, mental, and sometimes psychiatric problems.
- Unknown
- Disease-Modifying Therapies, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy
- Based on symptoms and medical tests
- Age 20–50
1 day ago · Parkinson's disease ( PD ), or simply Parkinson's, is a long-term neurodegenerative disease of mainly the central nervous system that affects both the motor system and non-motor systems. The symptoms usually emerge slowly, and as the disease progresses, non-motor symptoms become more common.
- Age over 60
3 days ago · Type 1 diabetes ( T1D ), formerly known as juvenile diabetes, is an autoimmune disease that originates when cells that make insulin (beta cells) are destroyed by the immune system. [4] . Insulin is a hormone required for the cells to use blood sugar for energy and it helps regulate glucose levels in the bloodstream. [2] .
- Relatively short period of time
- Blood sugar, A1C
- Body does not produce enough insulin
- Insulin, diabetic diet, exercise
3 days ago · Common autoimmune diseases include Hashimoto's thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus type 1, and systemic lupus erythematosus. Immunology covers the study of all aspects of the immune system. Layered defense. The immune system protects its host from infection with layered defenses of increasing specificity.
1 day ago · While Crohn's is an immune-related disease, it does not seem to be an autoimmune disease (the immune system is not triggered by the body itself). The exact underlying immune problem is not clear; however, it may be an immunodeficiency state.
2 days ago · Asthma is a long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs. [5] . It is characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and easily triggered bronchospasms. [10] [11] Symptoms include episodes of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. [4] .
