NORMAL IMMUNE SYSTEM
AUTOIMMUNE SYSTEM
| Autoimmune disease happens when the body's natural defense system can't tell the difference between your own cells and foreign cells, causing the body to mistakenly attack normal cells.The immune system normally guards against germs like bacteria and viruses. When it senses these foreign invaders, it sends out an army of fighter cells to attack them. |
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NORMAL IMMUNE SYSTEM |
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There are more than 80 types of autoimmune diseases that affect a wide range of body parts.Often their symptoms overlap, making them hard to diagnose. Autoimmune diseases are more common in women, and they often run in families. Blood tests that look for autoantibodies can help doctors diagnose these conditions. Treatments include medications to calm the overactive immune response and bring down inflammation in the body.
