Autoimmune diseases occur when your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy body tissues. While scientists aren’t sure why this happens, most treatments aim to calm your overactive immune system.
There are more than 100 different kinds of autoimmune disorders, but the most common ones include type 1 diabetes, MS, RA, lupus, Crohn’s disease, and psoriasis.
The exact causes of autoimmune diseases are unknown, but certain medications, genetics, and infections may trigger them. Some common symptoms that are common to many include fatigue, joint pain, and skin rashes.
A diagnosis may take time and several different kinds of tests to confirm. Your doctor may start by interviewing you about your symptoms and health history.
Treatment usually focuses on reducing immune system activity. Some examples of autoimmune diseases are: type 1 diabetes, MS, RA, lupus, Crohn’s disease, and psoriasis.
The most common treatments aim to calm your overactive immune system include steroids, plasma exchanges, and intravenous immune globulin (IVIg).
Lifestyle changes such as exercise or physical therapy can also be beneficial for autoimmune diseases that affect your muscles.
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