4 Autoimmune Diseases and
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The human body is an intriguing and complex puzzle to solve. While everyone is made up of the exact same organs that perform the exact same functions, everyone has different reactions to certain foods, chemicals, and environments. For example, some people may be deathly allergic to strawberries meanwhile others can consume as many strawberries as they want without consequences. Additionally, some individuals have stronger immune systems than others.
As a matter of fact, out of 7.9 billion people in the world, approximately 4% of the world’s population is susceptible to autoimmunity. While that may seem extremely small, mathematically that averages out to about 30 million people worldwide. About 25 million of those cases take place within the United States and 80% of patients that suffer with a form of autoimmunity are women. Interestingly, while these statistics paint a skewed image in our minds, things are actually a lot more complex than what meets the eye, especially with autoimmune diseases. As of 2021, there are about 80 to 100 types of autoimmune diseases, and while they are caused by an abnormality in the immune system, every individual reacts differently, thus causing varying symptoms in people. So, while many patients may suffer from completely different conditions that require different treatment methods, they all are induced by one common symptom: inflammation.
Autoimmunity is caused by an abnormal immune system that mistakes healthy cells with malevolent bacteria, making it attack itself. Once these conditions develop, they become chronic and are often incurable, although they can be placed into remission with proper management. However, it’s not uncommon for most autoimmune patients to experience flare-ups. These flare-ups take place when inflammation has been triggered or irritated. So, how can we tell when these flare-ups are happening? In truth, different autoimmune conditions provide distinct signals of flare-ups, and it’s important to be able to know these signs when they’re happening. Below are four autoimmune diseases and their flare-up warnings.
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