But are these symptoms of a stressful life, or could they be tied to an underlying condition like autoimmune disease? Ana-Maria Orbai, M. Rheumatologists specialize in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal diseases and autoimmune conditions rheumatic disease. Orbai talks about how to recognize common autoimmune disease symptoms and when you should see a doctor. There are more than 80 types of autoimmune diseases that affect a wide range of body parts.
Symptoms of autoimmune disease may be severe in some people and mild in others. Despite the varying types of autoimmune disease, many of them share similar symptoms. Common symptoms of autoimmune disease include:. You have to have certain symptoms combined with specific blood markers and in some cases, even a tissue biopsy. Diagnosis can also be difficult because these symptoms can come from other common conditions. The 'self-attacking' T cells that escape destruction may be activated by a trigger.
The exact triggers are unknown, but viral infections and hormones are among the suspects. The rogue T cells then instruct B lymphocytes B cells to make antibodies against the particular tissue, organ or system.
Such antibodies are called 'autoantibodies'. It can be hard to diagnose an autoimmune disorder, especially in its earlier stages and if multiple organs or systems are involved. Depending on the disorder, diagnosis methods may include:. Autoimmune disorders in general cannot be cured, but the condition can be controlled in many cases.
Historically, treatments include:. This page has been produced in consultation with and approved by:. Most cases of Addison's disease are caused by an autoimmune response that attacks and damages the adrenal glands over time.
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