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Am i more likely than average to have another autoimmune disease?

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Yes, if you have one: If you have one autoimmune disease you are more likely than average to have manifestations of other autoimmune disorders.

Answered 7/20/2012

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Maybe: You may be at increased risk of auto_immune diseases if you are a female, have a personal or family history of auto-immune disease or if you live in colder temperate regions. Other factors include viral infections, chemical exposure, and ethnicity.

Answered 11/28/2017

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