Distress Signal: How to Detect an Autoimmune Disease in Time
In recent decades, the number of autoimmune diseases has significantly increased, including rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Crohn's disease, and type 1 diabetes. These diseases are insidious because their initial symptoms are subtle and can easily be mistaken for many other conditions. Meanwhile, treatment success directly depends on how quickly the disease is detected.
Dr. Ely
What is an Autoimmune Disease?
Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system begins attacking the body's own cells and tissues. This can happen for various reasons. Triggers for immune system dysfunction include poor environmental conditions, genetic predisposition, vitamin deficiencies (especially vitamin D), poor diet, chronic stress, infections with certain viruses, and even excessive hygiene.
Living in overly sterile conditions reduces exposure to microorganisms, which can lead to "malfunctions" in the immune system.
From Fatigue to Inflammation
Despite the wide range of autoimmune diseases, many of them share similar symptoms:
- Chronic fatigue: A persistent feeling of exhaustion unrelated to physical exertion
- Fever: Periodic spikes in temperature without an obvious cau...
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