Autoimmune diseases are not always easy to diagnose, especially during the earlier stages of the disease. Symptoms are often vague and difficult to describe. The diagnosis is usually based on a physical examination, symptoms of the individual, and a complete medical history. Laboratory tests may al...
Genetics. Some autoimmune diseases run in families, so you're at higher risk if your family has a history of them. People who have certain genes may also be more likely to have autoimmune disorders. While genes do play a role, they aren't enough to cause an autoimmune disease on their ...
physical activity can ease symptoms and help control rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune disorders. exercise can also improve your mood. frequent blood glucose monitoring is essential for people with type 1 diabetes to guide insulin dosing and keep blood glucose levels stable. ...
Latest Advances in Autoimmune Disease Research Emerging treatments, such as biologics and targeted therapies, offer more precise control of the immune system, focusing on specific pathways involved in inflammation. Stem cell therapy is also a promising field, potentially offering regeneration of damaged t...
One rare form of OCD in children is believed to be linked to infection with the group A streptococcus bacteria. With pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS), OCD symptoms come on suddenly and dramatically, soon after a child has had an infectio...
Maternal use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) during pregnancy Early childhood exposure to lead or pesticides Brain injury Maternal autoimmune disorders like type 1 diabetes, ulcerative colitis, and psoriasis Maternal obesity Maternal high blood pressure
“The ‘variable’ in the name refers to the myriad clinical manifestations of this disorder, which could include recurrent infections, chronic lung disease, autoimmune disorders, gastrointestinal disease and even some cancers,” Azar said. The diagnosis for it can be straightforward with a doctor lo...
Risk factors for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) include a family history of the disorder, experiencing trauma or stressful life events, and certain medical conditions such as autoimmune disorders. Additionally, personality traits like perfectionism or neuroticism may predispose individuals to OCD. Subs...
Many people wonder what they can do immediately to manage their chronic health condition. The science can be confusing and complex, especially to those with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism and other autoimmune diseases, because these disorders can lead to brain fog, fatigue, and loss of cognitive functi...
Novel guidelines even distinguish autoimmune psychosis from autoimmune encephalitis. The aim of this review is thus to explore whether a wide range of psychiatric symptoms and syndromes are associated or correlate with autoantibodies. Methods We conducted a PubMed search to identify appropriate articles ...