Autoimmune Disease 

Autoimmune disease and other suffers - The links on this page will direct you to the health information on the particular type you are interested in. The term refers to a varied group of more than 80 serious, chronic illnesses that involve almost every human organ system. In all of these diseases, the underlying problem is similar--the body’s immune system becomes misdirected, attacking the very organs it was designed to protect. 

There are many different types of these diseases, and they can each affect the body in many ways. For example, the  reaction is directed against the gut in Crohn's disease and against the brain in multiple sclerosis.  In other types such as lupus, affected tissues and organs may vary among individuals with the same disease.

About 75% of autoimmune diseases occur in women, most frequently during the childbearing years. It can affect connective tissue. (This is the tissue which binds together various tissues and organs.) In addition, it can also affect the nerves, muscles, endocrine system, and gastrointestinal system.

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