Autoimmune Disease

Autoimmune diseases are caused by an overactive immune system. The diseases are caused when the immune system mistakenly attacks your own bodies healthy cells by releasing an over production of antibodies.    Immune deficiency diseases decrease the body’s ability to fight invaders, causing vulnerability to infections. More than over 80 types of auto immune disease have been identified  such as Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis,  coeliac disease and Graves’ disease.   The risk factors for the disease are genetics, environmental factors, gender, sex hormones and infection.  Although they can’t be cured, there are various treatment options to manage the symptoms and reduce further damage to your body.


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