{"id":908,"date":"2024-09-05T16:18:04","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T16:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dallasarthritis.com\/?p=908"},"modified":"2026-05-04T10:15:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T10:15:50","slug":"autoimmune-diseases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dallasarthritis.com\/?p=908","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Autoimmune Diseases: A Deep Dive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Autoimmune diseases can be complex and overwhelming, but understanding them is key to managing your health. In this blog, we\u2019ll break down what autoimmune diseases are, how they affect your body, and provide practical tips for managing symptoms. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are Autoimmune Diseases?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Autoimmune disease<\/a><\/strong> consist of the immune system going against the body\u2019s own tissues. The immune system fails to recognize the viruses and bacteria which are fightable but it attacks normal healthy cells.  It may result in conditions such as inflammation, pains and dysfunction of body organs and their structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know? Although many autoimmune diseases are rare, the National Institutes for Health (NIH)<\/strong> estimates that they collectively affect between 5% and 8%<\/strong> percent of the U.S. population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs & Symptoms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In certain cases, patients may seek the diagnosis of autoimmune disorders and diseases. Their differential diagnosis is rather specific because some clinical signs may be shared with many other diseases. Some symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n