Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own cells and tissues. Here are some common autoimmune diseases:
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): A chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus, SLE): An autoimmune disease that can affect various organs, including the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, and brain.
Psoriasis: A skin condition characterized by red, scaly patches that result from an overactive immune response.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): A neurological disorder where the immune system attacks the protective covering of nerve fibers, leading to communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body.
Type 1 Diabetes: An autoimmune condition where the immune system destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
Celiac Disease: An autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten consumption, causing damage to the small intestine.
Crohn’s Disease: An inflammatory bowel disease that affects the digestive tract, leading to abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss.
Ulcerative Colitis: Another inflammatory bowel disease that primarily affects the colon and rectum.
Graves’ Disease: An autoimmune disorder that causes overactivity of the thyroid gland, leading to symptoms like weight loss, anxiety, and rapid heartbeat.
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: An autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, resulting in hypothyroidism.
Sjögren’s Syndrome: A disorder that affects the salivary and tear glands, causing dry eyes and mouth.
Dermatomyositis: An inflammatory disease affecting the skin and muscles.
Guillain–Barré Syndrome: A rare condition where the immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, leading to weakness and paralysis.
Pernicious Anemia: An autoimmune disorder causing vitamin B12 deficiency due to impaired absorption.
Addisons disease: also called adrenal insufficiency, is an uncommon illness that occurs when the body doesn’t make enough of certain hormones.