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  1. Hormones – cortisol and corticosteroids

    Cortisol helps to maintain blood pressure, immune function and the body's anti-inflammatory processes.

  2. Lupus and medication

    Lupus most commonly appears in women of childbearing age.

  3. Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

    Eczema can vary in severity, and symptoms may flare up or subside from day to day.

  4. Eyes - uveitis

    Iritis can cause vision problems if it is not treated.

  5. Polymyositis

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

  6. Eyes - giant cell arteritis

    Giant cell arteritis is inflammation of the arteries that can cause sudden blindness in one or both eyes.

  7. Polymyalgia rheumatica

    Typical symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica include severe muscle aches and stiffness, particularly in the neck, shoulders and thighs.

  8. Myasthenia gravis

    Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness.

  9. Dupuytren's contracture

    Dupuytren's contracture gradually causes clawing of the fingers as they are pulled towards the palm.

  10. Aspergillus

    Aspergillus is a fungus that commonly grows on rotting vegetation. It can cause asthma symptoms.

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