Result

1. These conditions may result from viral hepatitis, drug-induced hepatitis, autoimmune liver diseases (lupoid hepatitis), or congenital abnormalities.
2. Primary hypothyroidism involves a disorder of the thyroid gland itself, which is often a result of an autoimmune disorder. (Web site)
3. While inflammation of the lung (pneumonitis) resembles pneumonia, it is not an infection but is a result of the autoimmune process. (Web site)

Trauma

1. The inflammation can be the result of such things as degenerative joint disease, gout, infection, trauma and autoimmune conditions.
2. It may also be used to evaluate autoimmune and viral illnesses[7], shock, trauma, and hypersensitivity reactions[8]. (Web site)
3. It may be painful and tender when caused by an infection or trauma, or painless when caused by an autoimmune condition or medications.

Illnesses

1. Many illnesses and conditions can cause inflammation of the liver, for example, drugs, alcohol, chemicals, and autoimmune diseases. (Web site)
2. Autoimmune diseases are illnesses that occur when the body's tissues are attacked by its own immune system.

Destruction

1. Patients with autoimmune destruction of blood cells have difficulty eliminating old WBCs. (Web site)
2. The immune response results in autoimmune destruction of the thyroid gland, rendering it less able to produce thyroid hormone, causing hypothyroidism. (Web site)
3. Type 1 diabetes is usually due to autoimmune destruction of the pancreatic beta cells, which produce insulin. (Web site)

Chronic Pancreatitis

1. Autoimmune pancreatitis is uncommon and accounts probably for less than 1% of cases of chronic pancreatitis.
2. Etiologies of chronic pancreatitis were alcoholic (19 cases), idiopathic (seven cases), and autoimmune (seven cases). (Web site)
3. In the pathogenesis of chronic pancreatitis, especially with autoimmune etiology, the role of chemokines such as IP-10 has not been investigated thoroughly. (Web site)

Pathogenesis

1. In addition, the association of certain HLA class II alleles supports an autoimmune pathogenesis in a subset of patients with chronic urticaria [ 87 - 89].
2. Okazaki K. Autoimmune pancreatitis: etiology, pathogenesis, clinical findings and treatment. (Web site)
3. The role of autoimmune T lymphocytes in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis.

Autoimmune Process

1. Autoimmune pancreatitis is a form of chronic pancreatitis caused by an autoimmune process.
2. When the chronic pancreatitis is due to an autoimmune process, elevations in ESR, IgG4, rheumatoid factor, ANA and antismooth muscle antibody may be seen.
3. In PA, an autoimmune process that inactivates intrinsic factor or damages parietal cells or their proton pumps leads to the disease process. (Web site)

Unknown

1. The cause of idiopathic aplastic anemia is unknown, but is thought to be an autoimmune process (the body reacting against its own cells). (Web site)
2. The cause of idiopathic aplastic anemia is unknown, but is thought to be an autoimmune process (when the body reacts against its own cells). (Web site)
3. Primary biliary cirrhosis is an uncommon liver disease, and its cause is unknown, although it may be an autoimmune disease.

Pericarditis

1. Pericarditis can be caused by tuberculosis, radiation therapy, malignancies, open-chest surgery, and autoimmune disorders.
2. Many circumstances can lead to pericarditis, ranging from a viral infection to a reaction to a heart attack or heart surgery to autoimmune diseases. (Web site)
3. Conditions that affect several parts of the body, such as autoimmune diseases *, also can be associated with both myocarditis and pericarditis.

Diagnosis

1. If the antibodies are positive in a hyperthyroid patient, the most likely diagnosis is autoimmune thyroid disease. (Web site)
2. Whenever there is a diagnosis of hypothyroidism, or when the TSH level fluctuates, it is also important that autoimmune thyroid antibodies be measured. (Web site)
3. The presence of other autoimmune condition(s) in the patient or family members may prompt the diagnosis.

Diabetes Mellitus

1. Also patients with hypothyroidism may have other autoimmune disease such as diabetes mellitus.
2. Women who have premature menopause often have autoimmune disorders like thyroid disease or diabetes mellitus.
3. Children with acquired hypothyroidism may have other autoimmune disorders including diabetes mellitus. (Web site)

Diabetes

1. Autoimmune diseases (thyroid disease, Type 1 diabetes and some types of liver disease such as primary biliary cirrhosis). (Web site)
2. Most patients develop diabetes and diarrhea as neonates and many die due to autoimmune activity against many organs.
3. Graves Disease occurs more commonly in patients who have other autoimmune disorders like diabetes. (Web site)

Common Type

1. Graves disease is a common type of autoimmune thyroid disease.
2. Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (also called autoimmune or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis) is the most common type of thyroiditis. (Web site)
3. Hyperthyroidism can be caused by Graves' disease, which is an autoimmune disease and Graves' Disease is the most common type of hyperthyroidism. (Web site)

Psoriasis

1. Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system targets the skin, causing a rapid turnover in skin cells. (Web site)
2. Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune disease that appears on the skin.
3. Psoriasis, which is characterized by the overproduction of skin cells, is thought to be the result of an autoimmune response. (Web site)

Malignancy

1. Benign cytologic changes that mimic malignancy, particularly papillary carcinoma, occur in some patients with autoimmune (Hashimoto's) thyroiditis.
2. Muscle weakness can result from infection, trauma, malignancy, autoimmune diseases, and other abnormal processes.
3. Pericarditis may occur due to virus infection, tuberculosis, autoimmune diseases and malignancy.

Primary

1. Most commonly, thyroid dysfunction occurs as a result of autoimmune problems at the level of the thyroid gland and results in primary thyroid disease.
2. Primary causes of thyroid dysfunction include autoimmune problems such as Graves disease (hyperthyroidism) and Hashimoto thyroiditis (hypothyroidism).
3. One cause of an asymptomatic low platelet count is an immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), either primary (idiopathic) or secondary to an autoimmune disorder. (Web site)

Hypothyroid

1. But the most common thyroid diseases are autoimmune, and include Hashimoto's (hypothyroid) and Graves' disease (hyperthyroid).
2. I'm wondering if I have autoimmune thyroid disease and if it could be making me hyperthyroid now even if I was hypothyroid in the past.
3. Many hypothyroid conditions are caused by an autoimmune reaction that attacks the thyroid gland. (Web site)

Iodine

1. Infants causes are said to be due to lack of iodine or having an immunity disorder specially named autoimmune thyroiditis. (Web site)
2. Taking excess amounts of iodine in foods such as kelp will aggravate autoimmune thyroid disease.

Aplastic Anemia

1. Some experts believe that aplastic anemia is an autoimmune disorder, a condition in which the body produces antibodies against its own blood cells. (Web site)
2. It is believed that PNH arises in the setting of autoimmune acquired aplastic anemia and bone marrow failure. (Web site)
3. Many times, the cause of aplastic anemia is unknown, but it's believed to often be an autoimmune disease. (Web site)

Immune

1. Further possible causes are local bacterial infection, immune mediated (autoimmune) diseases, cancer and parasitic diseases.
2. Immune or autoimmune disorders that can cause swollen lymph nodes include rheumatoid arthritis and HIV. (Web site)
3. It can be autoimmune, immune, hereditary or mechanical (e.g.

Risk

1. As you may know, there is an increased risk of autoimmune thyroid disease in patients with Turner syndrome. (Web site)
2. Primary biliary cirrhosis is an autoimmune liver disease that increases the risk for liver cancer.
3. Whether treatment with Infliximab is associated with an increased risk of neoplasia, infection or autoimmune disease is unknown. (Web site)

Family History

1. A family history of the condition or a history of autoimmune disease increases risk.
2. Her parents and sister were alive and in good health; there was no family history of autoimmune or thyroid disorders.
3. Enquire about family history of autoimmune or liver diseases.

Autoimmunity

1. A close association between coeliac disease and autoimmunity is indicated by the development of autoimmune thyroiditis in the third patient.
2. However, autoimmunity can be the cause of a broad spectrum of human illnesses, known as autoimmune diseases. (Web site)

Immune System

1. Lupus is a disorder of the immune system known as an autoimmune disease. (Web site)
2. It is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system produces antibodies against specific proteins in the skin and mucous membrane.
3. People with severe diabetes, an autoimmune disorder such as AIDS, or a suppressed immune system should not undergo reconstructive surgery. (Web site)

Pregnancy

1. Aplastic anemia that occurs in pregnancy may be related to an autoimmune problem - your immune system may attack your bone marrow during pregnancy. (Web site)
2. It may be related to an autoimmune problem - the body's immune system begins attacking the bone marrow during pregnancy.

Postpartum

1. Painless thyroiditis with transient hyperthyroidism is a recently recognized postpartum, probably autoimmune, disorder.
2. The most common cause of postpartum thyroid disease is thyroiditis, which is usually due to an autoimmune process.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

1. Autoimmune hepatitis may develop on its own or may be associated with other autoimmune disorders, such as systemic lupus erythematosus. (Web site)
2. Patients with autoimmune disorders (systemic lupus erythematosus, mixed connective tissues diseases, etc.) seem to be predisposed.
3. IMT may occur by itself or with other conditions like systemic lupus erythematosus and autoimmune hemolytic anemia. (Web site)

Systemic Lupus

1. Other causes of myocarditis include such as a disease called sarcoidosis, various autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus, and certain drugs. (Web site)
2. Decrease in number occurs in bone marrow depression, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, systemic lupus, severe hemorrhage or intravascular coagulation. (Web site)

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

1. Corticosteroids for autoimmune hemolytic anemia. (Web site)
2. Use of Corticosteroids: Many steroids are very helpful in cases of autoimmune hemolytic anemia in dogs.
3. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is most often idiopathic. (Web site)

Hemolytic Anemia

1. A type of hemolytic anemia called autoimmune hemolytic anemia is a rare disease that causes antibodies to be made against a person's own red blood cells. (Web site)
2. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (lupus, lymphoma), autoimmune neutropenia, autoimmune thrombocytopenia. (Web site)
3. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is a disease in which the body attacks its own red blood cells.

Chronic Hepatitis

1. Autoimmune chronic hepatitis typically occurs in women between the ages of 20 and 40 who have other autoimmune diseases. (Web site)
2. Autoimmune chronic hepatitis occurs when an abnormal immune response causes an attack on the liver cells.
3. Autoimmune hepatitis is an uncommon cause of chronic hepatitis (persistent liver inflammation).

Lupus Erythematosus

1. Temporary hearing loss also results from some autoimmune diseases like lupus erythematosus or rheumatoid arthritis. (Web site)
2. An autoimmune disease such as lupus erythematosus or rheumatoid arthritis[ 30] may attack healthy collagen fibers. (Web site)
3. Common autoimmune diseases include Hashimoto's thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus type 1 and lupus erythematosus. (Web site)

Cholangitis

1. In single cases, celiac disease has also been found to be associated with autoimmune cholangitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis. (Web site)
2. Single cases of AIH and autoimmune cholangitis (antimitochondrial antibody-negative PBC) overlap have also been reported.
3. Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a cholangitis with autoimmune origin.

Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

1. Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a form of cholangitis due to an autoimmune reaction. (Web site)
2. Primary sclerosing cholangitis, an inflammatory disease of the bile duct, autoimmune in nature.
3. Autoimmune disease: Autoimmune pancreatitis is a rare condition that is often seen in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis.

Autoimmune Response

1. In most cases, an autoimmune response is believed to cause ITP. Normally your immune system helps your body fight off infections and diseases.
2. The drugs may destroy platelets directly or they may initiate an autoimmune response, causing the body to produce antibodies against platelets.
3. As a result of this autoimmune response, platelets are removed rapidly from the blood circulation.

Celiac Disease

1. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition; likewise a number of thyroid diseases are autoimmune conditions. (Web site)
2. Role of autoimmune gastritis, Helicobacter pylori and celiac disease in refractory or unexplained iron deficiency anemia. (Web site)
3. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by intolerance to gluten by the small intestine.

Bile Ducts

1. Primary biliary cirrhosis is another autoimmune condition of the liver and involves inflammation of the bile ducts. (Web site)
2. Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). This autoimmune disorder causes your immune system to attack your bile ducts.
3. Involvement of pancreatic and bile ducts in autoimmune pancreatitis. (Web site)

Pbc

1. Diseases such as hepatitis B, C, PBC, PSC, autoimmune hepatitis and tumors can also recur in the allograft.
2. Patients with PBC often have other autoimmune diseases as well, suggesting that these diseases may be caused by some of the same genetic factors as PBC.
3. Besides overlap syndromes with PBC and PSC, autoimmune thyroiditis was the most common concurrent disease, and was diagnosed in 28 patients (10%).

Myasthenia Gravis

1. As to other autoimmune disorders related with thyrotoxicosis, an association between thyroid disease and myasthenia gravis has been well recognized. (Web site)
2. Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a complex, autoimmune disorder in which antibodies destroy neuromuscular connections.
3. The cause of autoimmune disorders such as myasthenia gravis is unknown.

Pregnant

1. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not take melatonin, nor should anyone with epilepsy, diabetes, depression, kidney disease, or autoimmune disorders. (Web site)

Postpartum Thyroiditis

1. Like postpartum thyroiditis, silent thyroiditis is probably an autoimmune condition and sometimes develops into permanent hypothyroidism. (Web site)
2. Postpartum thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition that occurs in up to 10% of pregnant women and tends to develop between 4 - 12 months after delivery. (Web site)
3. Postpartum thyroiditis is a temporary form of autoimmune thyroiditis that occurs in women who have recently given birth.

Lupus

1. Autoimmune diseases such as scleroderma, AIDS, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis also can cause pericarditis. (Web site)
2. Kidney failure, HIV infection, tuberculosis, hypothyroidism, autoimmune diseases such as lupus, or certain drugs may also cause pericarditis. (Web site)
3. Certain autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma, also can cause pericarditis.

Autoantibodies

1. The presence of autoantibodies to thyroid peroxidase is an indication of autoimmune thyroid disease. (Web site)
2. Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune disease in which there is thrombocytopenia due in part to destruction of platelets by autoantibodies. (Web site)
3. Liver disease may be caused by autoimmune mechanisms in which autoantibodies destroy liver cells. (Web site)

Red Blood Cells

1. Some people with autoimmune hemolytic anemia may have no symptoms, especially when the destruction of red blood cells is mild and develops gradually.
2. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia is a condition in which the red blood cells that normally carry oxygen and carbon dioxide are destroyed by an autoimmune process.
3. In autoimmune hemolytic anemia, the immune system destroys red blood cells prematurely, faster than the rate at which new ones can be produced. (Web site)

Pernicious Anemia

1. Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune condition thought to be due to a directed attack against intrinsic factor produced by the parietal cells of the stomach. (Web site)
2. Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune disease wherein the body lacks intrinsic factor, required to absorb vitamin B12 from food. (Web site)
3. Physical findings may result from the development of pernicious anemia and neurologic complications in patients with autoimmune atrophic gastritis. (Web site)

Cells

1. Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system makes antibodies that attack and damage the body’s tissues or cells by mistake. (Web site)
2. Autoimmune disorders, in which cells from the immune system attack tissues or organs, are one possible cause of liver disease. (Web site)
3. In the case of autoimmune thyroiditis, a common form of primary hypothyroid disease, the cells under attack are in the thyroid gland. (Web site)

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