Autoimmune Diseases - Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation

A healthy immune system protects the body from diseases and infections. However, when the immune system malfunctions, it mistakenly attacks healthy cells, tissues, and organs. These conditions are known as autoimmune diseases, which can affect any part of the body, impair bodily functions, and even pose life-threatening risks.

Scientists are aware of over 80 types of autoimmune diseases. Some are well-known, such as Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis, while others are rare and difficult to diagnose. Patients with unusual autoimmune diseases may endure years of suffering before receiving an accurate diagnosis. Most of these diseases are incurable, and some require lifelong treatment to alleviate symptoms.

In total, these diseases affect over 24 million people in the United States. An additional 8 million people have autoantibodies, which are blood molecules indicating a person's potential for developing an autoimmune disease. The rising prevalence of autoimmune diseases remains unexplained, and their causes continue to be a mystery.

Research suggests that these diseases may result from the interplay of genetic and environmental factors. Gender, race, and ethnic characteristics are associated with the incidence of autoimmune diseases. These diseases tend to be more common when individuals are exposed to certain environmental triggers.

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