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A defect in the complement system can be genetic, but a secondary complement deficiency can also result from ailments that involve a lot of protein loss, including serious burns, liver or kidney disease, and autoimmune diseases
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThere are blood tests which determine the activity of the complement system. The two most common screening tests, CH50 and APH50, tell the physician which group of complement components have a defect.
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How can complement deficiencies be prevented?
There is currently no way to prevent complement deficiencies.
What are complement deficiencies?
Complement deficiencies are a group of disorders in which there is a reduced level of specific proteins, complement, involved in proper immune functioning.
How are complement deficiencies treated in alternative medicine?
There is no alternative treatment for complement problems.
What kinds of complement deficiencies are there?
Since there are more than 20 different types of complement, the disease that results depends on the specific complement that is lacking.
How are complement deficiencies treated?
There is no way to treat the actual complement deficiency. However, antibiotics are used to treat infections and vaccinations are given to reduce the risk of disease. Often, the person is vaccinated against infections
How do complement deficiencies affect health?
Without sufficient complement, the body is prone to frequent infections, like pneumonia or meningitis, or other illnesses, including autoimmune diseases, like systemic lupus erythematosus.
Is AIDS is caused by a virus that attacks complement enzymes?
AIDS is caused by HIV, a virus that infects and destroys lymphocytes. To the best of my knowledge, it does not have a direct effect on the complement enzymes.
What is secondary enzyme deficiency caused from?
Secondary deficiencies are caused by a disease or disorder of the intestinal tract, and disappear when the disease is treated.
What symptoms of complement deficiencies are there for some people?
symptoms of complement deficiency diseases (like hereditary angioedema, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, or leukocyte adhesion deficiency syndrome) include abdominal and back pain, skin infections, edema or swelling of the face
What are the symptoms of complement deficiencies when an autoimmune disease develops?
If an autoimmune disease develops, like lupus, the person may lose weight, suffer from a rash, and have joint pain.
What is the nutritional needs for persons suffering from nutrional disorder?
It depends entirely on the nutritional disorder, as they are caused by different deficiencies.
What can bring about deficiencies of vitamins A D E and K?
Vitamins A D E and K are fat soluble vitamins. So people who are extremely thin may have their deficiencies. Less consumption of yellow or orange coloured food stuff may cause vit A deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency is caused due to less exposure to sunlight. Vitamin E and K deficiencies are caused due to very less consumption of leafy vegetables.
