Question 1

what causes a weak immune system?

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Immunity: Poor diet, not enough exercise, quite a few medications intended to treat other conditions, chemical or toxic exposures; and sadly, genetics play the largest role.

Question 2

what  can cause a  weak immune system and low cd57?

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CD57: ICD57 is a marker of natural killer cells. These are part of immune system. Best to discuss results with the physician who ordered the test as immune deficiency can be caused by different things. Hope this helps!

Question 3

can having a weak immune system cause me to get strep continuously?

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Strep Throat: It can but usually it it more often due to big and persistent tonsils and adenoids. Fortunately, recurrent strep throat is not one of the warning signs for an immune deficiency. Many times just taking out tonsils and adenoids cures the problem. If for see your allergist for possible IgA evaluation and/or allergy evaluation.

Question 4

if i have a low immune system and i had abnormal cells removed cud they cum bck quicker before 6month check up cause of my weak immune system?

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What is weak?: The term "immune system" is very broad and begins with an intact integument (skin & soft tissues). You have different types of wbcs, different types of lymphocytes and antibodies, and so on and so on. Be specific about what you think is 'weak', but suspect the 6 month check up will be fine and you need not be seen prior to that unless something unusual occurs. Good luck.

Question 5

what could cause both canker sores and a yeast infection? could this be from a weak immune system?

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Yes: Fungal ("yeast") infections are often secondary to other issues like a weakened immune system, as can be canker or other mouth sores. However, both can also be secondary to taking antibiotics, where the change to the normal bacterial components of your mouth allows fungi to thrive, resulting in both mouth sores and fungal infection. See a dentist and/or physician for exam and testing.

Question 6

how common is a weak immune system?

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Low immunity: It is commonly called that and a lot of "stuff" is sold to boost it (notice no before and after tests to prove anything). Actually altered immunity is common and likely seen with allergic individuals. Selective deficiency of the immune system do exist but are less common. A good learning experience to help you understand this system is http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/immunesystemanddisorders.Ht.

Question 7

it possible to have a weak immune system?

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Often spoken about: Hard to measure, unless we speak of a specific immunodefficiency, like digeorge syndrome, bruton's agammaglobulinemia. We understand aids, the cause being hi, the deficiency in cd-4 t-lymphocytes. But "weak" immunity in cancer treatment is transient lowering of granulocytes.

Question 8

really weak immune system.., what can i do?

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Immune system : The immune system requires a constant and sufficient supply of protein to maintain 
optimum function.  When humans are starved their immune systems weaken.  Therefore maintain adequate protein.

Question 9

is there a disease that leads to a weak immune system?

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Disease low immune: Yes. Temporarly after viral infections there is t cell dysfunction resulting in asthma. With connective tissue disease the is disordered immune systems. After radiation and around certian chemicals the immune systems is disordered. Many other disorders such as pernicious anemia, scid, subclass deficiency etc. Have a genetic basis.

Question 10

what to do if i have a weak immune system is there anything i can do?

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Nutrition, exercise: If you keep your body fit through good nutrition and a regular exercise program, your immune system will likely function better. The only supplement which may help regulate  the immune system is vitamin d3 , so make sure that you have an adequate intake. Folic acid has also been touted but the evidence is weaker.

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