Question 1

is it rare for an autoimmune disease to only cause lower back pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes but...: A condition known as ankylosing spondilitis may affect only the spine.

Question 2

i have been diagnosed with autoimmune disease but are not which type because my kidneys, liver and thyroid test came back normal. which one can it be? i also have prenecious anemia and large red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

Pernicious anemia: is a form of AUTOIMMUNE disease BY ITSELF and does not NECESSARILY mean that your thyroid, kidneys and/or other organs are involved!!!

Hope this is helpful!
DR Z

Question 3

what is an autoimmune disease ?

Accepted Answer

Body against itself: In some instances the body responds in an aberrant way and destroys its own cells and tissues.  The response may consist of auto-antibodies, as in hemolytic anemia, lupus, or abnormal cells, as in hashimoto; usually both components are involved.

Question 4

can you die from autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

You can but unusual: Autoimmune disease can be fatal, but  some are  not  even symtpomatic and most can be controlled. We need to categorize you, be certain we  agreee  with the diagnosis, and see  what  teh best  therapy would be. We can not cure diseases in this category but we can help control this. Death can occur if severe  involvement of vital organs occur - most are  internal organs like heart, brain and lung.

Question 5

what can cause an autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

"cellular confusion": Many diseases can be classified as autoimmune (rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, multiple sclerosis, etc) immune system is designed to protect us from outside infections, toxins, and is programmed to recognize foreign objects.  Sometimes body parts are mistakenly identified and our white blood cells attack our organ systems.  Genetics, the environment, prior infections may trigger this error.

Question 6

what exactly is an autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

Difficult: The tissues in the body respond to an antigen that acts like a foreign body causing symptoms.

Question 7

how does someone get autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

Very little.: I would like to say we can vaccinate things away.  But little is still known about the causation of ra, sle, and sjorgren's.  We understand more the causation of psoriatic arthritis and spondylitis, but still do not have the final answers.  Close, but no cookie!

Question 8

what is the management of autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the autoimmune disease.  However; immunosuppresant agents play an important role in controlling the disease.

Question 9

what sort of problem is an autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune disorders: Autoimmune disorders are conditions in which your body makes antibodies against your own tissues. Examples include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, hepatitis, anemia, hypothyroidism, and vasculitis. Management of these conditions generally requires the assistance of a specialist--rheumatologist.

Question 10

how do i know if i have an autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

Ask your doctor: The autoimmune diseases are a complex group of diseases with many different types of symptoms.  If you are concerned your first step should be to ask your doctor.  Most of these diseases are diagnosed based on your medical history and physical examination followed by lab to help confirm a clinical suspicion.

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