Immune system

There is generally no cure for an autoimmune disorder, but the symptoms can be managed.

Myalgic encephalomyelitis, commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome, can affect people of any age, including children.

Type 1 diabetes can affect anyone of any age, but is more common in people under 30 years.

Most people with Guillain-Barré syndrome experienced some form of viral or bacterial infection before the onset of symptoms.

Henoch-Schonlein purpura causes a purple spotted skin rash which lasts around one to four weeks, and is often marked by relapses.

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Hughes syndrome is thickening of the blood caused by abnormal immune system cells.

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a rare autoimmune disorder in which a person?s immune system destroys the platelets that help their blood to clot.

Lipoedema is a painful, chronic, symmetrical swelling in the legs, thighs, buttocks and sometimes arms due to the accumulation of fat in the subcutaneous tissues.

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness.

Polymyositis is hard to diagnose and may be mistaken for muscular dystrophy.

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Raynaud's phenomenon can be a sign of a more serious underlying condition, so see your doctor if you experience it.

Reactive arthritis is a form of arthritis that occurs as a result of some bacterial infections.

Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is important in helping you manage the condition more effectively.

The most common symptom of scleroderma is a thickening and hardening of the skin, particularly of the hands and face.

Sjogren's syndrome can be managed with medications and products such as artificial tears and saliva.

Hashimoto's disease progresses very slowly over many years, so the symptoms may go unnoticed.

Hyperthyroidism can be diagnosed with a simple blood test that measures thyroid hormone levels.