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Encyclopedia: Autoimmunity

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Autoimmunity is the failure of an organism to recognize its own constituent parts as self, which results in an immune response against its own cells and tissues. Any disease that results from such an aberrant immune response is termed an autoimmune disease. Prominent examples include Coeliac disease, diabetes mellitus type 1 , systemic lupus erythematosus , Sjögren's syndrome, Churg-Strauss Syndrome, multiple sclerosis , Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves' disease, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura,...


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  • Systemic Autoimmune Disorders in Celiac Disease - 9 replies

    . The comorbidity between celiac disease and other autoimmune disorders has been clearly established. Recent the comorbidity between celiac disease and other autoimmune disorders. There is, however, growing evidence

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    of autoimmune disorders. I went to my regular MD yesterday who attributes it all to "winter weather I'm wondering if anyone here has been diagnosed with some kind of autoimmune disorder? I have spent

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    Autoimmune disorders are conditions caused by the body’s immune response against its own tissue. Learn about autoimmune disorder causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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    Autoimmune hepatitis is when immune cells mistake the liver for a foreign tissue or pathogen. Learn about autoimmune hepatitis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Hand Exercises for Arthritis

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Hand Exercises for Arthritis

Do you have arthritis pain in your hands? This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through exercises which can be done daily, or several times a day, that will help to alleviate the pain of arthritis. Performing these movements with your hands submerged in warm water may provide even more relief.

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Joint Protection For People With Hand Arthritis

Arthritis can render your joints very painful, especially in your hands. You can protect your hands from further damage by avoiding pushing, pulling, or twisting movements. There are additional things you can do to avoid further joint damage, such as increasing the size of toothbrush handles with foam. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through more tips.

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