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Addison’s Disease

Classical Addison’s disease results from a loss of both cortisol and aldosterone secretion due to the near total or total destruction of both adrenal glands. These glands form part of the endocrine system, which works with the nervous system and the immune system to help the body cope with different events and stresses. It helps [...]

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Autoimmune Diseases: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

The immune system of our body is a collection of cells, tissues and molecules which work together to protect the body against any attack from foreign bodies like bacteria, viruses, fungi etc. Autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system fails and starts producing antibodies which react against some of the body’s own tissues. This [...]

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Autoimmune Diseases-Information on Autoimmune Diseases

Most autoimmune diseases occur in women, and most often during their childbearing years. Some of these diseases also affect African American, American Indian, and Latina women more than white women. These diseases tend to run in families, so your genes, along with the way your immune system responds to certain triggers or things in the [...]

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Addison’s Disease

Graves Disease Classical Addison’s disease results from a loss of both cortisol and aldosterone secretion due to the near total or total destruction of both adrenal glands. These glands form part of the endocrine system, which works with the nervous system and the immune system to help the body cope with different events and stresses. [...]

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Autoimmune Disease Symptoms : What Are The Symptoms Of Rheumatoid arthritis?

Autoimmune Disease Symptoms : RA or Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that is chronic in nature. It weakens the immune system and the body joints start getting weaker. RA causes inflammation and eventually destroys the joints. It also affects the other organs like the lungs and the skin in rare cases. A person suffering [...]

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