Autoimmune disease is a category of illness that affects 50 million Americans according to the CDC .
Autoimmune disease is one of the top ten causes of death in women under the age of 65, it is the second highest cause of chronic illness, and is the top cause of morbidity in women in the United States. Additionally, autoimmune diseases have been reported to be on the rise in the U.S. and around the world, making this poorly understood category of disease a public health crisis at levels comparable to heart disease and cancer, costing this country $100 billion.Autoimmune disease can affect various tissues in the body, making it difficult to diagnose. Autoimmune Disease Symptoms; can vary widely based on which organ is being attacked and the severity of the attack. Unfortunately it takes quite a bit of damage at a cellular level for abnormalities to show up in lab work or imaging studies. Leading to a delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis.
Signs and Symptoms of Autoimmune Disease
- joint pain
- fatigue
- digestive problems
- chronic anemia
- diarrhea
- cold hands and feet
- constipation
- weight gain
- infertility
- osteoporosis
- type 1 diabetes
- panic attacks
- burning pain
- numbness
- tingling
- skin disorders
- cerebellar ataxia
- hair loss
- loss skin pigment
- rosacea
- chronic dry eyes
- GERD
- unexplained weight loss
- attention disorders
- mental fog
- insomnia
- anxity
Causes of Autoimmune Disease
The development of autoimmune requires a triad of variables. These are:
- Genetic predisposition or family history
- Leaky Gut Syndrome
- A trigger
- Estrogen
- Gluten and Dairy
- Toxins
- Medications
- Stress
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