The immune system protects the body against diseases. However, the immune system of a person suffering from the autoimmune disease will fight against healthy tissue in the body. The body fights its own self in this case. Autoimmune diseases are painful conditions to experience. Jeffrey Miller MD will give you the proper treatment if you experience an autoimmune disease.
It is very important to understand the symptoms, the conditions, and the treatments that are associated with autoimmune diseases. Here is everything that you need to know about autoimmune diseases.
Autoimmune diseases
The following are diseases you are susceptible to if you have an autoimmune condition.
- Type 1 diabetes- Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Insulin allows glucose to reach the cells to produce energy. Type 1 diabetes is a very serious condition that requires treatment. Autoimmune disease patients are at risk of experiencing Type 1 diabetes.
- Rheumatoid arthritis- Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition that causes damage and pain all over the body. Rheumatoid arthritis affects the joints of the legs and arms. The damage applies to both joints of either the legs or arms.
- Psoriasis- Psoriasis is a condition that leads to the formation of red, itchy, scaly patches on the knees, elbows, and scalp. Psoriasis occurs in cycles for weeks or months.
- Lupus- Lupus is the most prevalent condition for individuals that suffer from autoimmune diseases. The disease is caused when the immune system attacks the body’s tissues and organs. Lupus causes inflammation of different body organs such as the skin, kidneys, blood cells, lungs, and heart.
- Inflammatory bowel disease- These are conditions that cause inflammation of the digestive tract. The two diseases associated with inflammatory bowel disease are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (ulcers).
- Grave’s Disease- Grave’s disease is a condition that affects the thyroid gland. Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the gland produces too much thyroid hormone. Hyperthyroidism can cause problems with the bones, heart, and muscles.
- Multiple sclerosis- The condition disables the central nervous system (the brain and the spinal cord). The immune system attacks the myelin that covers the nerve fibers if you have multiple sclerosis.
- Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis- Hashimoto’s thyroiditis involves chronic inflammation of the thyroid. The ability of the thyroid to produce thyroid hormones becomes an issue. Middle-aged women are mostly affected by the condition.
Treatments
- Immune suppressing drugs- A strong immune system causes autoimmune diseases. Taking medications that lower the immune system to safe levels will lower the chances of getting autoimmune diseases. The immune-suppressing drugs are supplemented with inflammatory drugs for the best results.
- Lifestyle changes- There are lifestyle changes that you can implement to treat autoimmune diseases. Consult with the autoimmune disease specialists to be informed on the lifestyle changes you need to implement to treat autoimmune diseases.
Consult an autoimmune disease specialist
An autoimmune condition is detrimental to your wellbeing. The specialists at the Osteoporosis and Rheumatology Center will give you treatment and help you get back to your normal healthy life.
