A 32-year-old member asked:
Which auto immune disorder has insomnia and no hunger, as a symptom?
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Dr. J.J. Rodosanswered
Psychiatry 64 years experience
Many variables: First, there are many autoimmune disorders recognized, and many more about which we are not sure. Second, more than1 autoimmune disorder may coexist in the same person. For example, i see a patient who has sjogren's syndrome, hashimoto's disease and dyscollagenosis. So your question might include: lupus, scleroderma, or [polymyositis. Hunger and insomnia are not critical distinguishing features
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Dr. Alon Seifananswered
Neurology 15 years experience
Many: Lack of hunger and insomnia can be caused by lots of conditions. One autoimmune disorder that is rare, called morvan syndrome, is specifically associated with insomnia.
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