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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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Correct pronunciation of Guillain-Barr Syndrome?
Guillain Barre is a syndrome that you cannot catch it occurs mostly after a stomach flu.Guillain barre is very rare only 1 in 100000 people have it.Adults do recover slower than children and teens. I hope this helps :)
Should you do colon cleanse if you have crohns disease?
You will have to do many of them over the course of your life with Crohns Disease.
While a colon cleanse may not irritate the disease, although it could, it might be best to consult with your Doctor first. When the disease is active I would think your system would be active enough. Such as like smoking a cigarette when you already have a cough. You may not need it with this condition because people who have it have constant diarrhea anyway and ulcers along the lining of the colon etc.. It would most likely irritate the condition further. They likely just have an inflammatory bowel disease that is chronic and I'm sure any sludge that would be up in the colon has long been pushed out by the constant diarrhea.
Yes. Scleroderma is a connective tissue disease that occurs due to excess collagen build up. It causes the skin, tissues, and internal organs to gradually harden and tighten over time. Consequently, it slowly kills its victim. It's a terrible illness.
Are alcoholism and crohn's disease related in any way?
A bad diet in general is cause for a flare-up. Alcohol is on the list of no-nos for Crohnies, so I would refrain.
Having put up with 18 years of Crohn's I have not found that alcohol worsens [ in moderation] matters. Obviously, this a personal view and there may well be those who have a different experience. Without the odd drink and the maintenance of a sense of humour life would not be worth living!
Mervs
Immunity that comes from your body's own resources (such as white blood cells), versus immunity that's introduced externally (such as vaccinations).
Is there more than one type of lupus?
There are four types of lupus. Cutaneous lupus, often called discoid, is lupus that affects the skin. Systemic lupus erythematosus affects the the body internally, damaging organs and joints. It is possible to have both. Drug induced lupus is caused by certain medications and subsides when the offending medication is withdrawn. Neonatal lupus occurs in newborn babies.
When is a person classified as being HIV positive?
Someone who is HIV-positive is most infectious when infected bodily fluids are exposed. The four bodily fluids that contain the virus and can infect others are
- blood
- semen
- vaginal fluid
- breast milk
Any time these fluids are exposed to an uninfected person, the risk for transmitting the HIV virus exists.
How does HIV weaken the immune system?
Alcohol, drugs, smoking, poor diet, emotional stress. over training, UV and radiation, chemical exposure, excess fat, inadequate protein, calorie, vitamin, mineral or water intake In addition, the biological state of aging counteracts immune function, particularly after age of 40.
What other diseases may be caused by Crohn's disease?
inflammation of the liver, gallbladder, and/or the channels (ducts) that carry bile between and within the liver, gallbladder, and intestine
Does Creatine make Crohn's Disease worse?
Creatine is an amino acid that helps keep muscles supplied with energy. Creatine supplements are often used by athletes to help build muscle mass and improve performance.
While there have been no major studies involving the use of creatine by crohn's sufferers it again must remain up to the individual to ascertain whether the ingestion of this supplement causes flare up of symptoms.
Please talk with your bowel care team who can develope an appropriate clinical trial.
Start small, if it bothers you,stop taking it.
It can, but it's unlikely. To be safe, get checked if this happened to you.
How do the organs get infected with Crohns disease?
Crohn's disease can affect the small and large intestine as well as other organs in the digestive tract. The doctors will tell you after the diagnosis "from mouth to anus and everything in between" Unlike ulcerative colitis, which only affects the inner layer of the bowel, Crohn's disease commonly involves all layers of the intestinal wall.
One thing that causes complications to other internal organs are Fistulas which can connect between two separate organs. Fistulas may connect the intestine and bladder or the intestine and the skin surface, especially around the anus. Although fistulas from the small intestine are common, wide-open holes (perforations) are rare but happen. Occasionally a fistula forms an abscess, or collection of pus, near the intestine and close to another organ. This is a pocket of infection that requires drainage either through a catheter inserted by a radiologist or a special drain that is surgically inserted. The areas around the anus and rectum are often involved in this fashion. In addition to fistulas, cracks or fissures may also develop in the lining of the mucus membrane of the anus.
Can you die from crohns disease?
Yes, crohns left untreated and unmanaged can cause you to die. Mortality rates for crohns patients is under 5% when managed and treated. Much higher when not.
Secondary infection, is a major cause for deaths, notably post operative and from suppressed immune systems.
How does oxygen kill HIV Virus?
Yes, as soon as the HIV virus is exposed to air it dies. So dried blood and dried semen is quite safe. There is no chance of catching anything from a dry toilet seat (or even a wet one, as the virus has to get into your bloodstream, and it won't do that by sitting on it!)
What is the medical term meaning Autoimmune disease affecting skin and muscle?
Dermatomyositis is an autoimmune disease that affects skin and muscle.
A schwann cell are supporting cells of the peripheral nervous system, they wrap themselves around nerve axons.
Where can you get a list of foods you can eat if you have celiac disease?
What should I avoid eating and drinking while on a gluten-free diet?
- Breads and starches:
- Bread crumbs.
- Cereals, including muesli, oatmeal, farina, and other hot cereals.
- Couscous.
- Crackers, and trail mixes with small crackers.
- Packaged rice and noodle mixes.
- Pretzels.
- Some rice cakes, rice crackers, and popcorn cakes.
- Wheat or flour tortillas.
- Avoid all breads, cereals, pastas, baked items, and mixes that contain these grains or ingredients:
- Barley, bulgar.
- Cereals with added malt extract and malt flavoring, such as Cheerios.
- Wheat flours, including white flour, gluten flour, graham flour, high protein flour, and pastry flour.
- Gluten, vital gluten.
- Kamut.
- Oats, oat bran.
- Rye.
- Semolina.
- Spelt.
- Triticale.
- Wheat bran or flour, wheat germ, or unnamed starch.
- Wheat flours, including white flour, durum flour, gluten flour, graham flour, high protein flour, and pastry flour.
- Dairy Foods:
- Chocolate drinks, hot cocoa mixes, and chocolate milk.
- Malted milk drinks.
- Processed cheeses.
- Some puddings, ice creams, frozen and flavored yogurts.
- Fruits and vegetables:
- Baby food fruits with starch added.
- Breaded vegetables.
- Cream soups or vegetables with flour.
- Fruit jams, jellies, sauces, spreads, or syrups with thickeners.
- Fruit pies, pastries, and cobblers made with any of the grains listed in the breads and starches section.
- Some French fried potatoes (especially those in restaurants), and flavored potato chips.
- Meat and other protein sources:
- Breaded meat, fish, or poultry.
- Canned baked beans.
- Casseroles made with flour or pasta.
- Chicken, turkey, or other deli meats and roasts made with processed vegetable protein.
- Meat dishes that include flours listed in the breads and starches section, such as meatloaf, Swiss steak, or meatballs.
- Meats or meat dishes containing soup base or bouillon made with certain ingredients (in the Checklist for the Patient section).
- Packaged meats made with flour (such as cold cuts, lunch meats, hot dogs, sandwich spreads, pates, sausages, canned or imitation meats).
- Fats, soups, sauces, and seasonings:
- Any soup made with noodles.
- Certain salad dressings, such as malt vinegar. Read the label before buying the product.
- Chip dips.
- Gravies and sauces made with flour.
- Most canned and dry soup mixes, as well as soup bases or bouillon mixes with yeast or vegetable protein.
- Rice syrup.
- Seasoning mixes.
- Some brands of chili sauce and steak sauce.
- Soy sauce made with meat.
- Desserts:
- All cookies, pies, pastries, and cakes made with any type of flour listed in the breads and starches section.
- Fruit pies thickened with flour.
- Ice cream and ice cream cones.
- Licorice and jelly beans.
- Other
- Additives, preservatives, and stabilizers found in processed foods, medicines and mouthwash.
- Beer, ale, and malt liquor.
- Cereal beverages
- Certain imported foods. Imported foods labeled "gluten-free" may still contain wheat starch.
- Flavored coffees.
- Medicines that contain gluten. Ask your caregiver if any medicine that you are taking contains gluten before taking it. Vitamins may also contain gluten.
- Non-dairy creamers.
- Pickled foods.
- Some instant natural beverages.
- Some spice blends such as curry powder, ground pepper mixes, and herb seasonings.
- Sweets and candies made with certain ingredients
Is gouty arthritis considered an autoimmune disorder?
No. Gouty arthritis is the result of excessive amounts of uric acid in the blood stream leading to the formation of fine sharp crystals that settle in joints among other places causing excruciating pain.
Is nosebleeds a symptom of lupus?
Petechia appear as small, pinpoint dots on the skin. They may occur as a symptom of lupus or of other disorders.
Can HIV transmit through clothes?
Two possibilities: first it could turn inactive and "sleep" but i think second: it will die within some days. If you ask, couse you got some sperm on your clothing: The Virus can only infect you when it's getting directly in your bloodlines.
Can you get HIV if someone bleed inside of you but they dont have HIV?
No. In order to contract HIV you would also have to have had contact with their blood or semen.
How does Crohns disease affect homeostasis?
Crohn's disease disrupts homeostasis primarily by impairing the gastrointestinal system's ability to absorb nutrients and fluids effectively. Inflammation and ulceration of the intestinal lining can lead to malnutrition, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalances. This dysregulation can trigger systemic effects, such as inflammation throughout the body and alterations in immune function, further complicating the body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions. Consequently, individuals with Crohn's may experience fatigue, weight loss, and other health issues that challenge overall homeostasis.
