Eosinophilic esophagitis (e-o-sin-o-FILL-ik uh-sof-uh-JIE-tis) is a chronic immune system disease in which a type of white blood cell (eosinophil) builds up in the lining of the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach (esophagus). What autoimmune diseases cause acid reflux? Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by aRead More →
It can be caused by disease, most commonly an autoimmune disorder that can cause a painful neuritis in the shoulder. In this condition, often called brachial neuritis, the immune system is switched on and overactive for a short time, and then symptoms begin to slowly improve. Is Parsonage Turner SyndromeRead More →
Pityriasis lichenoides may persist for some years but is generally relatively harmless, although there have been rare reports of malignant transformation. How long does pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica take to heal? Spots associated with PLC typically fade within 3 to 4 weeks, but new spots may then appear. There is noRead More →
What autoimmune disease causes no sweating? Connective Tissue/Autoimmune Disorders Sweat glands may not work properly in a number of connective tissue diseases, for example, Sjogren’s syndrome, lupus, scleroderma, and progressive systemic sclerosis. Is anhidrosis an autoimmune disease? Acquired idiopathic generalized anhidrosis is a rare condition, where the exact pathomechanism isRead More →
Insomnia. Weakness or numbness. Seizures. Severe anxiety or panic attacks. How do you know if you have autoimmune encephalitis? Symptoms often vary from patient to patient. They can include an sudden decline in work or school performance, loss of the ability to speak, abnormal body movements or seizures, vision loss,Read More →
What is myositis? Myositis (my-o-SY-tis) is a rare type of autoimmune disease that inflames and weakens muscle fibers. Autoimmune diseases occur when the body’s own immune system attacks itself. Is muscular dystrophy immune compromised? Studies directed at establishing a causal link between muscular dystrophy and muscle inflammation have revealed aRead More →
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. It is a progressive disease beginning with mild memory loss and possibly leading to loss of the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to the environment. Alzheimer’s disease involves parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language.Read More →
For most autoimmune diseases where genetic studies have been performed, HLA has emerged as the locus with the strongest association: for example, the DQ8 allele in type 1 diabetes (OR around 7), DR3 in Sjögren syndrome (OR around 9) and Graves disease (OR around 3), DR2 in ulcerative colitis (ORRead More →
Here are 14 of the most common ones. Type 1 diabetes. The pancreas produces the hormone insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar levels. … Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) … Psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis. … Multiple sclerosis. … Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) … Inflammatory bowel disease. … Addison’s disease. … Graves’ disease. What areRead More →