{"product_id":"2940045083911","title":"A Simple Guide to AutoImmune Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn auto immune disease is a disease of the human body where the immune system of the\u003cbr\u003ebody attacks its own cells in the joints as in Rheumatoid arthritis\u003cbr\u003eOr in the skin as in psoriasis\u003cbr\u003eOr in the muscles as in Myasthenia gravis\u003cbr\u003eOr throughout the body as in Systemic Lupus Erythematosis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are over 80 different types of auto immune diseases in the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is the cause of Auto Immune Disease?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNormally the body immune system which consists of the white blood cells will attack the\u003cbr\u003eharmful bacteria, cancer or other substances in the body and try to destroy them as antigens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the auto immune disease the body's immune system attacks the normal body cells instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome of the organs or tissue damaged by the auto immune disease includes:\u003cbr\u003e1. Bones and joints\u003cbr\u003e2. Muscles\u003cbr\u003e3. Blood vessels\u003cbr\u003e4. Endocrine glands\u003cbr\u003e5. Skin\u003cbr\u003e6. Blood cells\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cause of this behavior is not known but micro-organisms and toxins may trigger off these reactions in people who may have the genes to be affected by the abnormal immune response.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the symptoms of auto immune diseases?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSymptoms may be:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. fatigue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. fever\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. abnormal symptoms depending on the organ affected\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow is the diagnosis of an auto immune disease made?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. antinuclear antibody test\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. C reactive Protein\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Erythrocyte Sedimentation rate(ESR)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is the Treatment of Auto immune disease?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe treatment depends on the specific disease and organ involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe purpose of treatment is to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. boost the immune system of the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. treat the symptoms of the auto immune disease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. control the severity of the auto immune process\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedicines :\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedicines prescribed for the control of the immune system are called immuno-suppressive\u003cbr\u003edrugs:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. corticosteroids such as prednisolone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. non steroid drugs such as methotrexate, cyclophosphamides\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome auto immune diseases causes depletion of the red blood cells .\u003cbr\u003eIn these conditions blood transfusions may be required\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere the bones and joints are involved, supportive help with bones and joints are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the complications of the auto immune disease?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is at the moment no cure for these diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever the auto immune diseases can be controlled with medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe condition can become worse or the side effects of the medications may cause infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is the prognosis of auto immune disease?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe outcome depends on the disease. However most are chronic and cannot be easily cured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey however can be controlled with medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 What is Auto Immune Disease?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Addison's Disease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Celiac Disease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Myasthenia Gravis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Psoriasis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Rheumatoid Arthritis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Systemic Lupus Erythematosis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Epilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47108100325616,"sku":"2940045083911","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940045083911_p0.jpg?v=1769890137","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940045083911","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}