autoimmune diseases

Thrombocytopenic purpura in pregnancy is an autoimmune disease, in which the body's own antibodies destroy blood platelets. This disease can be serious, especially if it is not well followed and treated, because the antibodies of the mother can pass to the fetus. The treatment of this disease can be done with corticoids and gammaglobulins and, in more severe cases, a transfusion of platelets or even the removal of the spleen may be necessary

Raynaud's disease is characterized by a change in the blood circulation of the hands and feet, and may also reach the fingers, nose, and ear lobes. The color of the skin varies abruptly, becoming initially pale and cold, turning to bluish or purple and finally, the skin returns to its normal reddish color

Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a serious autoimmune disease, in which the immune system itself starts taming nerve cells, leading to inflammation in the nerves and, consequently, muscle weakness and paralysis, which can be fatal. Diagnosis of the syndrome in the early stages is difficult because the symptoms are similar to other neurological diseases

Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease, of unknown cause, characterized by inflammation in various parts of the body such as lung, liver, skin, and eyes, as well as the formation of anus, resulting in excessive tiredness, fever or weight loss, for example. Although the cause of sarcoidosis is still not very well established, it is believed that it can be caused by the body's response to one or more invading agents, or even due to the body's reaction against itself, and is therefore considered an auto-disease -immune

Purple is a rare problem characterized by the appearance of red patches on the skin and does not disappear when pressed, being caused by the accumulation of blood under the skin due to the inflammation of the blood vessels. Purple is more common in children, but it can appear at any age. The onset of purpura may be due to several situations and, depending on its cause, treatment may or may not be necessary

Lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that causes the person's defense cells to attack their own healthy cells causing inflammation in the joints, skin, eyes, kidneys, brain, heart or lungs, not being a type of cancer. Lupus symptoms usually arise after birth, but in some cases may appear years later due to an infection, use of some medications or even due to exaggerated exposure to the sun, for example

Myasthenia gravis, or myasthenia gravis, is an autoimmune disease that causes progressive muscle weakness, being more common in women and usually begins in the 20s and 40s. Symptoms of myasthenia gravis may begin suddenly, but they usually come up and worsen slowly. The causes of myasthenia gravis are related to a change in the immune system that causes antibodies to attack certain structural structures that are critical to muscle control

Rheumatic fever, popularly called rheumatism in the blood, is a disease caused by an autoimmune reaction of the body after infections caused by bacteria. This disease is most common in children between the ages of 5 and 15 and usually generates symptoms such as pain and inflammation in the joints, as well as fever and tiredness

Sjögren's syndrome is a chronic and autoimmune rheumatic disease characterized by inflammation of some glands in the body, such as the mouth and eyes, resulting in symptoms such as dry mouth and sand feeling in the eyes, and increased risk of infections such as caries and conjunctivitis. Sjögren's syndrome can occur in two ways: Primary : when presented in isolation due to changes in immunity; Secondary : when it appears in association with other autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, vasculitis, or with chronic hepatitis.

Graves' disease is a thyroid disease characterized by the excess hormones of this gland in the body, causing hyperthyroidism. It is an autoimmune disease, which means that the body's antibodies end up attacking the thyroid and altering its functioning. This disease is the leading cause of hyperthyroidism, affecting more women than men, especially in the 20s and 50s, although it can occur at any age

Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune inflammatory disease that, although it has no cure, can be controlled with the use of medicines that help decrease the action of the immune system, such as corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, and care such as the application of sunscreen daily for example, according to the guidelines of the rheumatologist or dermatologist, which helps to control and avoid crises, according to the manifestations of the disease in each person

Evans syndrome, also known as antiphospholipid syndrome, is a rare autoimmune disease in which the body produces antibodies that destroy the blood. Some patients with this disease may have only white cells destroyed or only red cells, but the entire structure of the blood can be damaged when it comes to the Evans Syndrome

Collagen disease, also known as collagen disease, is characterized by a group of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases that damage the connective tissue of the body, which is the tissue formed by fibers, such as collagen, and is responsible for functions such as filling the spaces between organs, give sustenance, besides helping in the defense of the body

Dry, red, swollen eyes and sand feeling in the eyes are common symptoms of diseases such as conjunctivitis or uveitis. However, these signs and symptoms can also indicate another type of disease that affects the joints and blood vessels, rheumatic diseases such as lupus, Sjogren's syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis at any stage of life

Treatment with vitamin D overdoses has been used to treat autoimmune diseases, which occur when the immune system reacts against the body, causing problems such as multiple sclerosis, vitiligo, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease, lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes . In this treatment, very high doses of vitamin D are given daily to the patient, who must maintain a healthy routine and follow medical supervision well to adjust the dose and avoid unpleasant symptoms of possible side effects of the treatment

Dermatitis herpetiformis, also known as Duhring's disease or celiac dermatitis herpetiformis, is an autoimmune disease, which causes the formation of small blisters on the skin that itch, similar to herpes lesions. Although this disease may appear in any person, it is more common in people suffering from celiac disease, as it seems to be related to the sensitivity to gluten

Pemphigus is a rare immune disease characterized by the formation of soft blisters, which burst easily and do not heal. Usually, these blisters appear on the skin but can also affect the mucous membranes, such as the lining of the mouth, eyes, nose, throat and the intimate region According to the type and pattern of onset of symptoms, pemphigus can be divided into several types which include: Pemphigus vulgaris is the most common type in which blisters appear on the skin and mouth

Intolerance to gluten causes intestinal symptoms such as excessive gas, stomach pain, diarrhea or constipation, but as these signs also appear in several diseases, often the intolerance is not diagnosed. In addition, when intolerance is severe, it can cause Celiac Disease, which causes stronger and more frequent symptoms of abdominal pain and diarrhea

Nail psoriasis, also called nail psoriasis, should be treated with topical medications such as clobetasol glazes, which should be applied twice weekly, or vitamin D-based corticosteroids, which are applied directly to wounds that may form on the tips of the fingers or toes. In more severe cases, where skin lesions reach other parts of the body, when wounds on the hands and feet are greater, or where local treatment does not produce results, the physician may recommend the use of ingesting medicines that have an effect on the body

Lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease, caused by the production of antibodies against the body itself. This self-injury causes injuries in the different tissues of the human body, whose severity depends on the attacked organ. This genetic defect is due to a set of genes, and since the inheritance comes from half of each of the parents, it does not pass in its integrity to the children