Question 1

what causes low immunity?

Accepted Answer

Immune System Defect: There are different areas of our immune system the helps us fight off viruses, bacteria and/or yeasts and molds. Defects or weaknesses in these areas can be genetic or acquired. severe or mild, transcient or permanent. Depending on the defect, will depend on which is the best treatment. You need an immune system evaluation by an immunologist if you are having problems with too many infections.

Question 2

how can you improve low immunity?

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Low immunity: Hi, the question is why the immunity is low, but in general sleeping well, avoid stress, exercise should help the immune system to stay strong.

Question 3

what are the reasons for low immunity?

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Many: In infancy, genetic defects are the most likely. In adulthood, genetic mutation is the usually reason. Cases of severe malnutrition as well)
People with diabetes, cancer involving the lymphocytes,  and even severe allergic diseases also have some degree of impaired immunity.   Immunosuppressive drugs are also  the most common cause in adulthood.

Question 4

so, i have read that after covid19 your immunity becomes very low. so, how much times does it take to get back to normal?

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: Your immunity to COVID gets better usually.  Not heard of a general reduction in immunity. I recommend “reading” only pubmed.gov

Question 5

if a woman was immunised against tb, would that immunity be passed on to her children?

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No: The vaccine to protect against TB - BCG - is only partially effective.  Many people who get the BCG also get tb.  Any immunity affordind by the BCG is not transmitted in utero.

Question 6

how to cure constant level of low immunity?

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Live healthy life.: Eat healthfully w at least 5 servings of vegetables &amp; 4 of fruit /day (organic is best). Increase nutritional fiber.  Avoid refined sugar &amp; junk carbohydrates.  Avoid sweetened juices, soda &amp; caffeinated beverages. Watch portion sizes. No tobacco, illicit drugs &amp; low to no alcohol use. Aim for 7.5 to 8 hrs sleep /night. Hydrate w at least 64 oz of water / day. Maintain good hygiene. Daily physical

Question 7

i often have diseases - low immunity system?

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Depends what disease: Your body's defenses can be weakened by things like stress, lack of sleep and poor diet making it more likely that a virus like the cold or flu to get a foothold.  If you repeatedly get  more serious infections like pneumonia, sinusitis, ear infections or worse then you deserve to get evaluated by an allergy/immunology doctor.

Question 8

how do i know if i have a low immunity or good immunity?

Accepted Answer

FREQUENT INFECTIONS?: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE FREQUENT INFECTIONS LIKE COLDS, SINUSITIS, SKIN INFECTIONS, PNEUMONIA URINARY INFECTIONS, YOU SHOULD BE PRETTY GOOD. THERE ARE BLOOD TESTS TO CHECK LEVELS.

Question 9

by taking probiotics, can this boost your immunity (in children and adults)?

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PROBIOTICS 4 IBS: YES PROBIOTICS CAN BOOST THE IMMUNE SYSTEM IN ADULTS AND KIDS. it also improves IBS SX . If you have IBS  SX Especially screen for H pylori . Also stool screen x 3 for occult blood /parasite/hpylori . you also need a baseline colonoscopy. While you are getting these items checked out you should STICK  to a gluten free high fiber diet . Ie gutbliss.com and Wholeapproach.com. Also 64-80oz water

Question 10

my blood sample results showed that i have low immunity against hvb?
what does that mean?
and why i have this result?

Accepted Answer

Declining immunity: If you have been immunized with the hep B vaccine, then this means that your immunity is declining and you may need a booster.  If you were infected with hep B virus at one time, then your immune response is declining as well although it may not be necessary for you to get  the vaccine after a natural infection.

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