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Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseses are a result of the body producing antibodies to its own tissues, leading to a destructive inflammation. This disease can affect many different tissues in the body. Your questions about the disease, its causes, treatments, and other questions you would like to ask about Autoimmune Diseases are welcome!
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Of course you D.A.
Anyone can if they are sexually active!!!!
You can be born with the HIV the virus and it can turn into AIDS!!! OMG I cant believe you just asked that!!
What are the early signs of ms?
Loss of balance ,slurred speech, double vision, emotional disturbances.
No it isn't hereditary, it either has to be through a shag or blood transfusion.
AIDS is not hereditary.
What is the difference between aid and aide?
In one useage as a noun - aide is a person, aid is a thing - both provide assistance.
What are the treatments for Crohn's disease?
The most common treatments for inducing remission in Crohn's disease continue to be oral or intravenous corticosteroid medications such as prednisone. They also have a role in managing less severe disease and in treating small bowel involvement. Steroids are used for short-term therapy and other medications are used to maintain remission following steroids. Steroids work by reducing inflammation throughout the body and thus long-term use is associated with many side effects like osteoporosis, diabetes, and hypertension. Promising results have been obtained with the use of budesonide (Entocort), a corticosteroid with high topical anti-inflammatory activity and low systemic activity. This medication, though costly, can reduce the intestinal inflammation while minimizing the side effects that would be commonly experienced with prednisone.
Another category of drugs often used in Crohn's disease are the 5-aminosalicylates such as mesalamine (Asacol, Pentasa), sulfasalazine (Azulfidine), and balsalazide (Colazal). These medicines are quite safe, but may require large doses.
Immunomodulatory drugs such as azathioprine (Imuran, Azasan), 6-mercaptopurine (Purinethol), or methotrexate are often effective in maintaining remission of Crohn's disease. These medications are used long-term and require monitoring to prevent adverse effects. They work by changing the way certain inflammatory cells in the intestinal lining respond to inflammatory triggers.
Infliximab (Remicade) is another powerful anti-inflammatory drug that blocks the action of a specific molecule called tumour necrosis factor (TNF), this is a key mediator of the inflammatory process in Crohn's disease. It is indicated for perianal Crohn's disease or intestinal disease not responding to the usual first-line medications. This drug is actually a synthetic antibody and is given as an intravenous infusion for both induction and maintenance of remission. Important side effects of this medication are infusion reactions (rash, fever) and, rarely, serious infections. Other medications known as biologicals, of which infliximab is one, are being studied and may emerge as viable therapies for Crohn's disease in the future.You kissed a stranger in a clubcan you get AIDS from saliva?
It is possible to transmit HIV by doing that. Any type of bodily fluids interaction can lead to it. However, you don't always catch it. Yet, if they have it and you do transfer some type of fluids from them to you, then you do have high chances of transmitting it. The only way to truly find out is to get tested.
Are Crohns disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the muscular system?
Crohn's disease is an autoimmune disease, but it effects the digestive system (although it may have some secondary impact on the muscular system, due to lower rates of vitamin/mineral absorbtion from food).
Yes
How does lupus affect the bowels?
It allows the bowel to move freely in this case you are going to the bathroom in your pants.
Can Crohn's disease cause an intestinal blockage?
Yes.
Crohn's disease often affects the lower part of the small intestine or ileum. Since people with Crohn's are likely to have flare-ups with this chronic disease, they often have swelling, distention and most likely scar tissue in the colon. If severe this can lead to blockage of the intestines.
Can Crohn's Disease affect your eye sight?
no
Absolutely YES
Crohn's disease is definitely associated with three main eye conditions.
Uveitis, episcleritis, and keratoconjunctivitis.
Uveitis, or inflammation of all or part of the uvea (the iris, ciliar body, and choroids), can result in blurred vision, eye pain, and headaches.
Episcleritis, inflammation of the outermost layers of the eye, often presents as red, burning eyes.
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is caused by a vitamin A deficiency and is characterized by dryness of the cornea due to lack of tears, resulting in burning and itchy eyes.
I'm not here to spread rumors or invade someone's privacy. It's important to remember that someone's health status is personal and confidential information. Let's focus on treating everyone with respect and compassion, regardless of their health status.
Who helps the patient decide what oxygen delivery system to use in therapy?
A health care provider will meet with the patient to discuss the oxygen systems available.
Lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues, leading to inflammation and damage in various organs. The most common form is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, and other organs. Symptoms often include fatigue, joint pain, skin rashes, and fever, and they can vary widely among individuals. Treatment typically involves immunosuppressive medications to manage the immune response and reduce inflammation.
Will the auto immune deficiency ever go away?
I have been recently diagnosed with a unspecified auto immune deficiency. i am not sure what this means. I have been exposed to long term toxic mold and have a severe allergy to cladsporium mold. Also years of contaminated water. Can the water also be a factor
What are the symptoms of neonatal lupus?
Hello,
I see you are asking "What are the symptoms for neonatal lupus syndrome?"
At birth, the baby may have a skin rash, liver problems, or low blood cell counts, but these symptoms typically disappear completely after six months with no lasting effects. The most serious symptom is congenital heart block, which causes a slow heartbeat.
For more information, you can visit this URL -
skincarehealthcenter. com/condition/neonatal-lupus-syndrome/c/29754
