Causes of
autoimmune disorders
Normally the immune system's army of white blood
cells helps protect the body from harmful substances,
called antigens. Examples of antigens include
bacteria, viruses,
toxins,
cancer
cells, and foreign blood or tissues from another person
or species. The immune system produces
antibodies that destroy these harmful
substances.
But in patients with an autoimmune disorder, the
immune system can't tell the difference between healthy
body tissue and antigens. The result is an immune
response that destroys normal body tissues. The response
is a
hypersensitivity reaction similar to
allergies, where the immune
system reacts to a substance that it normally would
ignore. In allergies, the immune system reacts to an
external substance that would normally be harmless. With
autoimmune disorders, the immune system reacts to normal
body tissues.
What causes the immune system to no longer
distinguish between healthy body tissues and antigens is
unknown. One theory holds that various microorganisms
and drugs and pollution may trigger some of these
changes, particularly in persons who are genetically
prone to autoimmune disorders those with vitamin-D
deficiency.. Genetic changes are reversible with
diet.
Treatment
The goals of treatment are to reduce symptoms and
control the autoimmune process while maintaining the
body's ability to fight disease. Treatments vary widely
and depend on the specific disease and your symptoms.
Some patients may need supplements to replenish a
hormone or vitamin that the body is lacking. Examples
include thyroid supplements, vitamins, or insulin
injections.
If the autoimmune disorder affects the blood, the
person may need blood transfusions.
Measures to help with movement or other functions may
be needed for autoimmune disorders that affect the
bones, joints, or muscles.
Medicines are often prescribed to control or reduce
the immune system's response. Such medicines may include
corticosteroids and immunosuppressant drugs such as
cyclophosphamide or azathioprine.
Before one starts on medication one should find the
offending organism or allergy. The most common are food
allergies and in particular
celicac disease.
Then one should look for virus of CMV and Herpes
family and get rid of them , look for Mycoplasma and
treat it this will reverse most diseases. Those who do
not respond need a small dose of immunoglobulin's or
colostrums.
Autoimmune disorders can be prevented please read the
diet section of this website.
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