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What is the physiological basis for narcolepsy?
Narcolepsy is an autoimmune disorder in which your immune system, at some point, attacked the protein that signals to the brain that REM sleep is no longer needed during the day. As a result, narcoleptics need more frequent REM sleep.
What causes discoid lupus erythematosus?
The cause of DLE is unknown. It is thought that DLE (like SLE) may be an autoimmune disorder. Autoimmune disorders are those that occur when cells of the immune system are misdirected against the body
What part of the brain causes narcolepsy?
A lack of the protein hypocretin in the hippocampus and lower thalamus is thought to be the location of the main cause of narcolepsy.
What is wrong with Edie Bouvier Beales hair?
Edie suffered from alopecia, an autoimmune disorder that affects the hair follicle. It is sometimes thought to be brought on by stress, and in some cases can come and go.
Describe the genetic mutation thought to cause narcolepsy?
The narcolepsy gene allows cells in the hypothalamus to receive messages from other cells. As a result of the mutation, the cells cannot communicate properly, and abnormal sleeping patterns develop.
Why are measles and mumps thought to be an autoimmune disease?
cuz they are
Which hypothyroid condition is thought to be caused by autoimmune factors?
Hashimoto's disease is the most common hypothyroid condition caused by autoimmune factors.
What is an autoimmune disorder that affects the blood vessels?
Vasculitis is thought to be an autoimmune disease, which means the body comes under attack by its own immune system. In vasculitis, the immune system attacks blood vessels. For example, Behcet's Disease is an autoinflammatory disease resulting in damage to blood vessels throughout the body, particularly veins.
What is the cause of stiff person syndrome?
Stiff person syndrome is believed to be caused by an autoimmune response that affects the muscles and nerves, leading to stiffness and spasms. It is thought that a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental triggers play a role in the development of this rare neurological disorder.
Are Multiple Sclerosis Crohns and trigger finger all Autoimmune related?
Multiple Sclerosis is thought by some scientists to be an autoimmune disease, but some disagree. Crohn's disease used to be described as an autoimmune disease, but more recent reseach has revealed it to be an immune deficiency state. Trigger Finger is also not an autoimmune disease.
Is ADHD a virus?
No. It is thought to be a physio-psychological disorder.
What proportion of the prison population is thought to have a mental disorder?
16%
