Autoimmune disease

against the disease. The act of putting on clothing that covers areas such as the legs is another alternative that can help prevent the spread of the disease. Using physical barriers such as window screens and closing doors can contribute to the limitation of the proliferation of the virus and as for the pregnant women, they can choose to abstain from any sexual activities and couple this with sleeping under a net as a safe measure against the disease that affects them severely. Since the…

visit to the endocrinologist unless severe symptoms return. The goals of treatment are to help you feel as normal as possible and maintain a good quality of life, no matter what your age. Taking this medication will help lower the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis and should help you manage your weight better when used in conjunction with diet and exercise. It may take time for the medicine to work, but you should usually note relief of your symptoms within two weeks of starting to take…

Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are the two predominant types of diseases of the thyroid. Hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid results from a deficiency of hormone production in triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) in the blood. Additionally, Hashimoto thyroiditis, radiation treatment, and surgery to remove the thyroid gland are several contributing factors that may cause hypothyroidism. The autoimmune disease, Hashimoto thyroiditis treats the thyroid tissue as a foreign antibody,…

Celiac disease is a serious, genetic, autoimmune disorder characterized by damage to the small intestine due to the ingestion of gluten (Celiac Disease Foundation). Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and triticale, and helps foods maintain their shape. When gluten is ingested by people with celiac disease, damage can be seen on the villi within the small intestine, which is the small fingerlike projections that promote nutrient absorption (Celiac Disease Foundation). For the…

We have lived with Alzheimer's for as long as we can remember, and with some caveman remains appearing to belong to people in their seventies, it is very likely that Alzheimer's has been a part of human life since human life began. But today we are facing it far more seriously than ever before. With increases in life expectancy and more respectful treatment of people with mental ailments, we are beginning to see the havoc caused by Alzheimer's and are making increasingly great efforts to…

Description Celiac Disease is a chronic small bowel disease characterized as an autoimmune disorder that occurs in genetically predisposed individuals. People inherit this genetic variation from their parents. Gluten, the trigger for Celiac Disease, is a combination of proteins, found in wheat, barley, and rye, called prolamins. Most common are the promanlines called gliadins, glutenins, hordeins, and secalin which all contain proline and glutamine residues. These residues make gluten resistant…

Celiac Disease Celiac disease also known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy. It effects a person’s digestive system. It has an adverse reaction to gluten based products. Gluten is defined as a gluey protein substance esp. of wheat flour that causes dough to be sticky. (Merriam-Webster) Enteropathy is defined as a disease of the intestinal tract. Gluten is found in food based of wheat, rye, barley, such as cereal, bread, pasta and biscuits. When you eat food that has gluten as an ingredient, your…

year. While many claim that avoiding gluten is the latest diet fad, for the millions of people in the United States who have celiac disease, eating gluten can cause them hours of misery. Celiac disease is an autimmune disorder that causes an abnormal response when gluten is eaten. Gluten is a protein that is found in barley, rye and wheat. When those with celiac disease or who have a gluten sensitivity eat gluten, they can experience constipation, diarrhea, anemia, pain in the bones and severe…

we are going to look at how a person with Celiac disease deals with the diet changes and body changes that this disease causes. New diets come popular every year whether is it a diet program like Atkins or a low carbohydrate diet. Some people choose to do a diet based on the belief that they will live a healthier lifestyle and lose weight. Some people have to go a special diets due to health…

known as dermatitis herpetiformis or as others may call it “…celiac disease of the skin.” (“Celiac Disease and” 1). People that experience dermatitis herpetiformis usually do not experience and of the classic digestive symptoms associated with celiac disease. (“Celiac Disease and” 2). This condition is in the form of an itchy, blistering, skin rash and is normally found on a person’s elbows, knees, or lower back. (“Celiac Disease and” 1-2). Dermatitis herpetiformis happens when gluten is eaten…