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How do i find out if i have an autoimmune disease like my family?
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Symptoms?: Do you have any symptoms? There is no preventive treatment for a person with genetic susceptibility to autoimmune disease, so if you do not have any symptoms, do not worry. You may wish to discuss your family history with your doctor at the next visit.
Answered 6/29/2012
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