Question 1

is fibromyalgia autoimmune?

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Not likely: Despite many attempts there has been no clear explanation for fibromyalgia which is thought to be a central nervous system condition of lowered pain threshold. There has never been an autoimmune connection.

Question 2

is there an autoimmune urethritis?

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POSSIBLE: Autoimmune disease may affect any organ in the body, and as an example, reiter's syndrome is felt to be an autoimmune condition associated with certain types of infection.

Question 3

i want to know about autoimmune disorders?

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Autoimmune: There is no way one can learn about autoimmune disorders without spending some time learning about a normal immune system. Find a basic book on the immune system, read it, and then delve into immunity disorders where there is failure of the system to recognize tissues as "self". That is what autoimmune disorders are all about

Question 4

describe the features of autoimmune conditions.?

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Rogue warrior: Your immune system is supposed to fight infection and leave your body alone. For various reasons, sometimes, your immune system runs amok and damages healthy organs/tissues.  Just about every part of the body can be harmed by auto-immune disease. Some auto-immune diseases are dangerous and must be treated with strong drugs to reduce immune function (which can lead to infection =(  ).

Question 5

can a major illness trigger an autoimmune disorder?

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Possible: But hard to prove even though we know that stress can exacerbate an autoimmune disease.

Question 6

how do autoimmune conditions develop in the first place?

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Usually: With a genetic predisposition.  Then triggered by an infection, medication, stress or other factor.

Question 7

why are autoimmune disorders are considered so dangerous?

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They destroy tissues: Autoimmune disorders arise from an overactive immune system in which the body attacks its own tissues. The different types & the amount of destruction that occurs depends on the kinds of tissues targeted. Some affect a single organ (as in thyroiditis) while others involve multiple areas (such as lupus). If not diagnosed & treated, these disorders progressively worsen health & may hasten death.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: autoimmune panel?

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Blood tests : Autoimmune diseases develop when our immune system makes antibodies to fight our own proteins, such as those present in kidney, thyroid gland, pancreas, skin, and lining of joints. Auto-immune panel consists of different antibodies detected in serum against different tissues such as ana, antithyroid antibodies. Different types of antibodies suggest to us the different organs affected.

Question 9

autoimmune disorder and recurrent miscarriagesis there a link ?

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SOME: Some potential causes of recurrent miscarriage are auto-immune: anti-phospholipid antibody and anti-thyroid antibody mediated.

Question 10

how long are you expected to live if you have autoimmune problems?

Accepted Answer

Cannot predict: This depends on the autoimmune illness to which you are referring, to the treatment received, and a variety of other factors.  Many live to normal life expectancies.

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