Gastrointestinal and Dermatological Autoimmune Diseases

Auto Immune Diseases, Health and Wellness, Health Guides

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system (normally responsible for fighting infections) mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues. This misdirected response can cause inflammation, pain, fatigue, and damage to organs or entire systems. More than 80 autoimmune conditions have been identified by medical professionals, but some are far more common and better understood than others.

Are Autoimmune Diseases Becoming More Common?

Diabetes, Eczema & Atopic Dermatitis, Arthritis & Joint Pain, Health and Wellness, Health Guides

A new population-based study, involving 22 million people, shows that autoimmune disorders now affect around one in ten individuals. These conditions pose a huge burden on individuals and upon wider society, and currently represent an enormous unmet clinical need. Autoimmune diseases are a group of disorders characterized by an abnormal immune response, where the immune