There is a risk of many types of chronic diseases due to disturbances in lifestyle and diet. If your food lacks nutrients, you are physically inactive or you have a family history of some diseases, then you may also be at risk of developing serious health problems in the future, these are external factors that can make you sick. But do you know that our body creates some diseases on its own, even if your lifestyle and routine are good? Are you also a victim of such problems?
This may sound strange, but due to the mistake of your body itself, you can fall prey to some diseases. Such diseases are called autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune diseases occur when the body's immune system attacks its own healthy cells, tissues, and organs. This increases the risk of inflammation in the body, due to which there can be a risk of many types of diseases.
Do you know that arthritis and diabetes can also be autoimmune diseases?
Know about autoimmune diseases.
It has been said that the body itself creates autoimmune diseases, so it is important for all people to know about it. Studies show that there can be more than 80 types of autoimmune diseases.
Health experts say, there is no cure for these diseases nor can you prevent it even if you want. In the treatment of people who are diagnosed with these problems, medicines and supportive therapy are given to manage the symptoms.
Let us know about those diseases which are caused due to the fault of our immune system.
Type-1 diabetes
Diabetes is a serious disease whose risk is increasing rapidly globally. Type-2 diabetes is very common for and family history, lifestyle, and dietary disturbances are considered to be the main reasons. But do you know that type-1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease?
This disease occurs when our body's immune system itself starts destroying the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. It is most commonly diagnosed in children. Health experts say that people suffering from this diabetes may need to take insulin for life. Its complications and symptoms are also exactly like those of type 2.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Arthritis is also a very common problem whose risk is increasing globally. Cases of arthritis like osteoarthritis can be caused by physical inactivity and some other factors, although rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease that mostly affects the joints. When the body's immune system attacks its body tissues, it can cause this problem. This disease causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and decreased functionality in the joints. In severe conditions, it becomes difficult to even walk and get up.
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is also an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body's immune system attacks the protective covering of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Due to this condition, the patient may have problems like vision problems, difficulty in walking, muscle weakness, numbness-tingling, fatigue-dizziness, stiffness in the body, tremors, and pain.
Although this problem is seen in people of all ages, it is more common in adults and women. If this disease is not diagnosed and treated on time, it can also have a negative effect on the quality of life.
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