Alternative Autoimmune Disease Treatment
Autoimmune disease treatment is required by so many patients. It is estimated that approximately 23.5 million Americans are living with autoimmune disease (AD), and yet many people are unaware of these underlying conditions affecting their health. Proper diagnosis and treatment can be critical in managing these disorders. Autoimmune disorders are illnesses that occur when the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues. There are more than 80 different AD’s, and they can affect any part of the body. Symptoms vary depending on the disease and may include fatigue, pain, joint inflammation, and skin rashes.
The immune system is a complex network of cells, messenger systems, and components that normally work to defend the body and eliminate infections caused by bacteria, viruses and other invaders. Normally, the immune system can differentiate tissue that belongs to the body from tissue from a different source. However, if an individual has an autoimmune disorder, the immune system mistakenly attacks itself on a large scale, targeting the cells, tissues and organs of the individual’s own body.
More Than One Autoimmune Disease
Did you know that autoimmune disorders are one of the most common health conditions in the United States? While people often think of AD as one-dimensional conditions, the truth is that many people have more than one autoimmune disorder. This can make diagnosing and treating these diseases particularly challenging for both patients and doctors. According to a study published in the Journal on Lupus, almost two-thirds of people with one autoimmune disorder also have another AI disease. Developing rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune thyroiditis are the most common autoimmune diseases found as the double autoimmune disorder issues.
Patients dealing with more than one autoimmune disease are not alone. There is support and with Sunridge Medical, patients find doctors who understand their condition and can help bring healing.
Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome
Type 1 Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome: myasthenia gravis, thymoma, polymyositis and giant cell myocarditis.
Genetics and Autoimmune Disorders
Genetics can predispose a person to a certain autoimmune disorders, something in the environment modifies those genes to cause or potentiate the problem.
Genes associated with autoimmune diseases pass on the opportunity for autoimmunity not the disease itself. For example, one family member with familial autoimmunity may have lupus and another may suffer with rheumatoid arthritis expressing their familiar autoimmunity in two separate diseases but with the same genetic origin. This can add to the confusion of autoimmune disorders and slow down a patient seeking treatment. There is still much research to be done on autoimmune disorders, but at Sunridge we know there is no single solution to each autoimmune disorder. We treat the individual separately and individually – a specialty of Sunridge Medical.
Autoimmune Disease Treatment
Autoimmune disorders include diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus. While the cause of autoimmune disease is not fully understood, there are many things that can be done to reduce the risk of developing the disease. Some of these include supporting the immune system, eating a well-balanced anti-inflammation diet rich in fruits and vegetables, high-fiber foods, fish, and omega-3 oils. Movement including regular exercise, avoiding smoke and abstaining or limiting alcohol consumption reduce risk.
By taking steps to prevent autoimmune disorders, you can improve your overall health and quality of life. There are also several treatments available for those who already have an autoimmune condition. Managing chronic infections along with limiting environmental toxins, like heavy metals, may also decrease your risk of developing autoimmune disorders.
Contact Sunridge Medical today to meet with our Patient Care Representatives at 800-923-7878 and begin the healing journey.
Common Autoimmune Disorders
- Addison’s Disease
- Alopecia Areata
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
- Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
- Behcet’s Syndrome
- Buerger’s Disease
- Bullous Pemphigoid
- Cardiomyopathy
- Churg-Strauss Syndrome
- Cold Agglutinin Disease
- CREST Syndrome
- Dermatomyositis
- Goodpasture’s Syndrome
- Grave’s Disease
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
- Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Lichen Planus
- Lupus
- Lyme Disease
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Myositis
- Pemphigus Vulgaris
- Pernicious Anemia
- Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Polychondritis
- Polyglandular Syndromes
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyositis
- Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
- Psoriasis
- Raynaud’s Phenomenon
- Rheumatic Fever
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleroderma
- Septic Arthritis
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Takayasu Arteritis
- Temporal Arteritis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Uveitis
- Vasculitis
For answers to your questions about our alternative treatments for autoimmune disease or to make an appointment, call us TODAY toll-free at 1-800-923-7878 to speak with a Patient Care Representative. Let us help you get your life back.
