An autoimmune disease is a condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body. The immune system normally guards against germs like bacteria and viruses. When it senses these foreign invaders, it sends out an army of fighter cells to attack them.
- What are the 7 autoimmune diseases?
- Do autoimmune diseases go away?
- How serious is autoimmune?
- What is an autoimmune disease examples?
What are the 7 autoimmune diseases?
What Are Autoimmune Disorders?
- Rheumatoid arthritis. ...
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus). ...
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). ...
- Multiple sclerosis (MS). ...
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus. ...
- Guillain-Barre syndrome. ...
- Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. ...
- Psoriasis.
Do autoimmune diseases go away?
Although most autoimmune diseases don't go away, you can treat your symptoms and learn to manage your disease, so you can enjoy life! Women with autoimmune diseases lead full, active lives.
How serious is autoimmune?
In the large majority of cases, autoimmune diseases are not fatal, and those living with an autoimmune disease can expect to live a regular lifespan. There are some autoimmune diseases that can be fatal or lead to life-threatening complications, but these diseases are rare.
What is an autoimmune disease examples?
Examples of autoimmune diseases include systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren syndrome, Hashimoto thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile (type 1) diabetes, polymyositis, scleroderma, Addison disease, vitiligo, pernicious anemia, glomerulonephritis, and pulmonary fibrosis.