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Which hypothyroid condition is thought to be caused by autoimmune factors?
Hashimoto's disease is the most common hypothyroid condition caused by autoimmune factors.
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.
Is there any relationship of black pepper in pemphigus vulgaris - it is an autoimmune skin disease?
Yes, it is an autoimmune skin disease which can cause painful blisters and lesions, with dogs it causes loss of hair (fur) and blisters. With humans it is most common with middle-age people.
Why autoimmune diseases occur more in women?
Although most things in autoimmune diseases are very poorly understood now and there is very little known about how they work, hormones in general have a connection to autoimmune diseases. Pregnancy also has quite a bit to do with autoimmune diseases usually by increasing your risk of getting an autoimmune disease if you've had one in the past year. On the other hand some women have the opposite effect by protecting a woman with an autoimmune disease. So essentially it is unsure what the reason is pregnancy and hormones play a part. (sources: Living well with Autoimmune Disease)
Who do I go to if my doc can't diagnose which autoimmune disease I have?
Usually a rheumatologist will be experienced in diagnosing most autoimmune diseases.
What disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that is most often found in the ileum and in the colon?
Crohn's disease.
What is a chronic autoimmune disorder that is most often found in the ileum and in the colon?
Crohns disease
What is the most common brain disease affecting young adults?
The most common brain disease affecting young adults is multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a chronic autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the protective covering of nerves in the brain and spinal cord, leading to various neurological symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment are important in managing the disease and preventing long-term disability.
Who discovered the Gaucher's disease?
Gaucher disease is the most common lysosomal storage disease. It was named for the French physician Phillipe Gaucher who first described it in 1882. The disease is caused by a lack of glucocerebrosidase, which causes a buildup of glucocerebroside in the tissues.
Is lupus a dangerous?
While the majority of cases if lupus are mild to moderate, lupus can also be life threatening. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body. If it affects organs, it can be dangerous. The most common causes of death from lupus are kidney failure, uncontrolled infection and cardiovascular events.
What are some autoimmune diseases?
Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Sarcoidosis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Behcet's Disease, asthma has an autoimmune component, myasthenia gravis, and immune-mediated thrombocytopenia purpura to name a few.
What is the most common disease in U.S prisons?
Rhinovirus, or the "common cold" is the most common disease in U.S. prisons.
