Health and Sickness - Autoimmune Diseases

Here you will learn some English words related to autoimmune diseases such as "sarcoidosis", "celiac disease", and "aplastic anemia".

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Health and Sickness

an autoimmune disorder that leads to an overactive thyroid, resulting in various symptoms such as weight loss, anxiety, and rapid heartbeat

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a skin condition characterized by itchy, flat-topped, and purplish skin lesions that can affect various parts of the body

Ex: In some cases , lichen planus may resolve on its own without requiring specific medical intervention .

a rare disorder where the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones

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an autoimmune disorder causing dryness of the eyes, mouth, and other mucous membranes, along with other symptoms like joint pain and fatigue

a rare blood disorder where the bone marrow fails to produce enough blood cells

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a type of anaemia caused by the inability of the stomach to absorb enough vitamin B12

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an infectious illness caused by the bite of a tick infected with the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi

Ex: Early detection and treatment with antibiotics are crucial for effectively managing Lyme disease .

a health condition where small clumps of cells can form in different parts of the body, causing problems in organs like the lungs and lymph nodes

Ex: Medicines can help with sarcoidosis by reducing the clumps of cells and managing symptoms .

a chronic progressive disease that primarily affects the central nervous system and is capable of causing problems with vision, balance, and speech

a disorder of the inner ear that can cause episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, ringing in the ears, and a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear

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an illness that mainly affects children and causes fever, redness and swelling of the hands and feet, rash, and sometimes damage to the heart's blood vessels

Ex: Swelling and redness in the hands and feet are common symptoms of Kawasaki disease in children .

a rare condition where the body's immune system attacks its nerves, leading to weakness and tingling

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an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, leading to hypothyroidism

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a long-term autoimmune disorder that can damage one's small intestine and is triggered when one eats gluten

an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation of the joints

Ex: Rheumatoid arthritis can lead to joint deformity if not properly treated over time .