{"id":2114,"date":"2019-08-01T09:53:47","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T09:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=2114"},"modified":"2026-09-25T12:49:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T12:49:44","slug":"what-are-autoimmune-diseases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/family-and-general-medicine\/what-are-autoimmune-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"Autoimmune Diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"

Causes, Symptoms, Types, Diagnosis and Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n

Our immune system is one of the body’s most important defence mechanisms. It protects us from infections caused by viruses, bacteria and other harmful organisms. But what happens when this defence system mistakenly turns against the body itself?<\/p>\n

This is what happens in an autoimmune disease<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells, tissues or organs. Depending on which part of the body is affected, an autoimmune condition can cause problems involving the joints, skin, thyroid, digestive system, muscles, nerves, blood vessels or several organs at the same time.<\/p>\n

There are more than 80 recognised autoimmune diseases, and they can affect people of different ages. Some are relatively common, such as autoimmune thyroid diseases and rheumatoid arthritis, while others are rare.<\/p>\n

Autoimmune diseases can sometimes be difficult to identify because their symptoms may resemble those of many other conditions. Persistent tiredness, joint pain, unexplained rashes or recurring symptoms should not always be dismissed as stress, ageing or a busy lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can help control symptoms, prevent complications and improve quality of life.<\/p>\n

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