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Which of these conditions is an autoimmune disorder?
There are many conditions that can be considered an autoimmune disorder. In fact there are about 80 known autoimmune disorders. They include rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, celiac disease, reactive arthritis, Addison's disease, Type I diabetes, lupus, Kawasaki's disease, and vasculitis.
An autoimmune problem involving the thyroid gland?
There are several autoimmune conditions that can involve the thyroid gland. The most common are Graves' disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
Can a muscle biopsy detect autoimmune disease?
Yes, certain autoimmune conditions can be detected and diagnosed by a skin punch biopsy, such as lupus. It has a very characteristic appearance and is best dianoised by a board certified dermatopathologist.
What are the inflammatory myopathies?
The causes of IM are not known. An autoimmune process is likely, as these conditions are often associated with other autoimmune diseases and because they respond to immunosuppressive medication.
Is rob thomas's wife sick?
Yes. From what information has been released, she has an autoimmune disease similar to lupus, in which the body's immune system turns on itself and attacks healthy cells. Although there are no current cures for autoimmune diseases known, there are treatments. Autoimmune diseases are chronic conditions, but when closely monitored and kept under control, are not deadly.
What is rob thomas's wife dying from?
She is not "dying" from the disease. From what information has been released, she has an autoimmune disease similar to lupus, in which the body's immune system turns on itself and attacks healthy cells. Although there are no current cures for autoimmune diseases known, there are treatments. Autoimmune diseases are chronic conditions, but when closely monitored and kept under control, are not deadly.
Can rheumatoid arthritis cause lupus?
While both are autoimmune diseases and both are more prevalent in women. the cause for both of these conditions is not known.
Which type of arthritis is caused by an autoimmune process?
Rheumatoid arthritis is widely thought to be an auto immune disease in which the immune system attacks the body, although some medical professionals believe it is caused by a virus or bacteria triggering a response from the immune system.
What are filthy conditions of water?
Animals
How will you know if you have autoimmune disease?
The only way to know for certain is to be tested by a physician. Some autoimmune diseases are genetic while others, such as AIDS, are transmitted by a virus. Proper tests can determine if you have any of these conditions.
Groups of animals and plants that are adapted to simailar conditions form a?
A group of plants and animals adapted to similar conditions is called a community.
Which diseases affect the liver?
Hepatitis, inflammation of the liver. Caused mainly by various Viruses, but Also by some poisons ( alcohol, Autoimmune hepatitis) or hereditary conditions.
