When I was diagnosed with celiac disease, a common autoimmune disorder linked to gluten sensitivity and autoimmunity, my world turned upside down. This diagnosis made me one of many coeliac subjects dealing with a leaky gut. But then, I stumbled upon nutritional immunology and the role of dietary interventions in managing autoimmunity diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes, realizing the … Read More

Stress and autoimmune disease, along with other autoimmune syndromes, form a complex relationship that’s more entangled than you might think. This is particularly true when considering the role of our immune systems in these autoimmune conditions. With the rising prevalence of autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus, it’s crucial to delve deeper into how stressful life events influence our immune … Read More

Systemic lupus erythematosus, commonly known as lupus, is a complex and unpredictable autoimmune disease linked to antiphospholipid antibodies. This disease, often associated with high blood pressure and a butterfly rash, has touched lives globally and can lead to depression. It’s like your body’s immune system gets confused, triggering lupus flares and causing inflammation in various parts such as joints, lungs, … Read More

Overview of Autoimmune Hepatitis Disease Definition Autoimmune hepatitis is a chronic liver disease. It happens when the immune system attacks liver cells. This leads to inflammation and, over time, can cause severe liver damage due to infection, years of medicine use, including prednisone. This condition can affect anyone but is more common in women. It often appears alongside other autoimmune … Read More

Interstitial cystitis (IC), a condition that disrupts the bladder epithelium leading to urinary frequency, is more than just an isolated issue. It often comes with comorbidities like ulcerative colitis and lupus erythematosus. Urbanization is a global concern affecting many people and significantly impacting the quality of life. This issue, affecting the nationwide population, is exacerbating comorbidities among millions. But here’s … Read More

Churg-Strauss Syndrome, a rare autoimmune condition similar to severe asthma and chronic eosinophilic pneumonia, behaves like an unwelcome houseguest that wreaks havoc in your body, causing allergy-like symptoms and persistent asthma. This is a systemic disease causing microscopic polyangiitis, a clinical presentation of pathogenesis where your immune response goes haywire and starts attacking your own blood vessels and certain white … Read More

When my nephew, a young boy of just five, came down with a high fever and rash, his father took him to pediatricians who diagnosed him with conjunctivitis. We soon discovered it was Kawasaki disease, a mysterious childhood illness that triggers an inflammatory response in the body, often presenting as toxic shock. This condition can affect the immune system and … Read More

“Health is a crown that the healthy wear, but only those with systemic lupus erythematosus, variable immunodeficiency, rheumatoid arthritis, or other idiopathic conditions like Evans Syndrome can see it. This profound quote echoes the reality of these elusive and rare autoimmune disorders.” Lymphoproliferative syndrome, often mistaken for lupus erythematosus or systemic lupus erythematosus due to its impact on autoimmune conditions, … Read More

Narcolepsy, it’s more than just a fancy word. Insomnia, a sleep disorder that affects many people worldwide, disrupts their ability to differentiate between the states of sleeping and wakefulness. This condition can lead to excessive sleepiness or even idiopathic hypersomnia. Imagine suddenly experiencing cataplexy – losing control over your muscles while laughing, or hypnagogic hallucinations – vivid images right before … Read More

Meet pemphigus vulgaris, a rare skin disorder similar to bullous pemphigoid. It’s no walk in the park, especially with widespread blisters, also known as bullae. It’s a condition that a dermatologist certainly wouldn’t take lightly. Often mistaken for its cousin, pemphigus vulgaris, this chronic autoimmune skin disorder is more than just a minor inconvenience. Characterized by widespread blisters, this disease … Read More

Behcet’s disease, a rare and chronic condition often associated with oral ulcers, genital ulcers, and rheumatic diseases, remains shrouded in mystery despite these telltale genital ulcerations. This mucocutaneous disease, a form of rheumatic diseases, affects the immune system, causing strong immunosuppression and inflammation in various organ systems such as skin and blood vessels. It can also cause lesions in different … Read More

Welcome to your essential guide on autoinflammatory diseases like Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED), a syndrome often associated with sensorineural hearing loss. This condition, similar to rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus, often leaves its sufferers in silent suffering. This condition, known as Meniere disease, is marked by vestibular syndrome clinical features like hearing loss, tinnitus, and dizziness, can be as … Read More

Navigating the complex world of autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis can often feel like a maze with no exit, especially when searching for a cure amidst chronic infections and considering holistic medicine. Traditional medicine offers paths lined with prescription drugs and routine check-ups, yet an increasing number of patients are turning down these corridors in search of alternative routes, consulting … Read More

Surprisingly, around 10% of blindness cases worldwide are due to autoimmune uveitis, an autoinflammatory disease causing ocular inflammation that is a manifestation of autoimmunity. This condition, also known as autoimmune uveoretinitis, is a chronic uveitis or inflammation of the eye triggered by an autoimmune reaction. It’s when our own immune system, in a state of autoimmunity, mistakenly attacks the eye. … Read More