A Comprehensive Guide to Autoimmune Disease

March 22, 2023

Celiac disease 

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system reacts to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. The symptoms of celiac disease can vary widely from person to person, and some individuals with the condition may not experience any symptoms at all. However, common symptoms of celiac disease include:

  1. Digestive issues such as bloating, gas, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and nausea
  2. Fatigue and weakness
  3. Anemia
  4. Weight loss or weight gain
  5. Skin rash (dermatitis herpetiformis)
  6. Headaches and migraines
  7. Joint pain and stiffness
  8. Depression, anxiety, and irritability
  9. Infertility and menstrual problems
  10. Delayed growth and puberty in children

Celebrity with Celiac

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Chrone’s disease

Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus. The symptoms of Crohn’s disease can vary widely from person to person, and may develop slowly over time. Some common symptoms of Crohn’s disease include:

  1. Abdominal pain and cramping
  2. Diarrhea (often bloody)
  3. Fatigue and weakness
  4. Loss of appetite and weight loss
  5. Fever
  6. Mouth sores
  7. Perianal disease (abscesses or fistulas around the anus)
  8. Joint pain and swelling
  9. Skin problems (red bumps, ulcers, or rashes)
  10. Eye inflammation
  11. Celebrity with Chrone’s

Pete Davidson

Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system. The symptoms of MS can vary widely depending on the location and severity of the damage to the nervous system. Some common symptoms of MS include:

  1. Fatigue and weakness
  2. Numbness or tingling in the limbs or face
  3. Muscle stiffness or spasms
  4. Loss of balance and coordination
  5. Blurred or double vision
  6. Difficulty speaking or slurred speech
  7. Problems with memory and concentration
  8. Bladder or bowel problems
  9. Sexual dysfunction
  10. Depression and anxiety

Celebrity with MS

John King

Systemic lupus erythematosus

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect multiple organs and systems in the body. The symptoms of SLE can vary widely from person to person, and can also fluctuate over time. Some common symptoms of SLE include:

  1. Fatigue and weakness
  2. Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling
  3. Skin rash, often on the face (malar rash) or in a butterfly pattern across the cheeks and nose
  4. Photosensitivity (sensitivity to light)
  5. Fever and chills
  6. Oral ulcers
  7. Hair loss
  8. Raynaud’s phenomenon (changes in color and sensation in the fingers and toes in response to cold or stress)
  9. Chest pain and shortness of breath
  10. Kidney problems

Celebrity with Lupus

Selena Gomez

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis 

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the thyroid gland, leading to an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). The symptoms of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis can vary widely from person to person, and may develop slowly over time. Some common symptoms of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis include:

  1. Fatigue and weakness
  2. Weight gain
  3. Sensitivity to cold
  4. Dry skin and hair
  5. Constipation
  6. Joint pain and stiffness
  7. Muscle weakness
  8. Depression
  9. Memory problems
  10. Menstrual irregularities

Celebrity with Hashimoto’s

Gigi Hadid

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