Understanding Autoimmune Diseases

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The diseases arising from abnormal immune responses to normal body parts are called autoimmune diseases. Tiredness and fever are two of the most common symptoms of such diseases. Other symptoms include altered organ function, damage to the tissues and altered organ growth. There is no known cause of autoimmune diseases. Graves' disease, multiple sclerosis, celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus Type 1, systemic lupus erythematosus and psoriasis are some of the common types of autoimmune diseases. Treatment methods include the use of immunosuppressants, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and intravenous immunoglobulin. The topics included in this book on autoimmune diseases are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to such diseases. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.