I’m a Doctor, Here Are The Hidden Signs You May Have an Autoimmune Disease
Summary
Autoimmune diseases happen when the body's immune system attacks itself, causing inflammation and damage. Symptoms like fatigue, joint pain, and rashes can be subtle and come and go, making these diseases hard to diagnose early. Experts say early diagnosis is important for better treatment.Key Facts
- Autoimmune diseases cause the immune system to attack healthy cells in the body.
- Around 15 million people in the U.S. have one or more autoimmune diseases.
- Common diseases include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, type 1 diabetes, Graves’ disease, and autoimmune thyroiditis.
- Symptoms often include fatigue, low-grade fever, joint pain, unexplained rashes, dry eyes or mouth, numbness, mouth ulcers, and cold sensitivity.
- Symptoms can be on and off or persistent, and often start subtly, delaying diagnosis.
- Many doctors are not trained to spot autoimmune diseases early, leading to delays and referrals to specialists.
- Early diagnosis can improve health outcomes.
- There are myths, such as autoimmune diseases being rare or caused directly by trauma, that experts say are not accurate.
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