10 Signs You May Have an Autoimmune Disease

Autoimmune disease occurs when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. While the exact cause of autoimmunity is not known, it is thought to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Autoimmune disease can affect any part of the body, and symptoms can vary widely depending on the specific condition. The most common autoimmune diseases include: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Psoriatic arthritis, Sjögren’s syndrome, Systemic lupus erythematosus (Lupus, SLE), Crohn’s dis

Common symptoms of autoimmune disease can be things like fatigue, digestive issues and bloating, joint pain and swelling, recurring low grade fever, and skin problems. If you have these it doesn’t mean you HAVE an autoimmune disease (they obviously can be symptoms of other issues as well), but if you’ve been healthy and then start having these symptoms, it’s worth getting checked out. They aren’t “normal” things that should be ignored… nor should you write them off as “getting older” It can be d

Common Types of Autoimmune Diseases