Types of auto-immune diseases

Changes in the environment, nutrition, sedentary lifestyle constant stress and bad habits have led to a large number of diseases that are caused by impaired immunity. One of the most dangerous manifestations of immune disorders is an autoimmune disease - damage to the tissues of the body's own immune processes.

Autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases

Immunity - is the body's defenses, which do not allow him to fall into alien organic particles. In response to the introduction of such particles there are various immune responses, the most important of which is the development of specific antibodies, which are aimed at the destruction of this particular "enemy". At failures in immunity begins to produce antibodies to the body's own tissues, destroying them. This is an autoimmune response.

. These include a number of connective tissue diseases (scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematosus, etc.), endocrine glands (eg, Graves' disease), and others

From autoimmune diseases to be distinguished various other diseases that are not completely autoimmune when autoallergichesky component joins the course of the disease. This happens, for example, during the development of many infectious diseases. Autoallergens can also be found with burns, trauma and other conditions.

Autoimmune diseases of the connective tissue

For autoimmune connective tissue diseases include systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, dermatomyositis, periarteritis nodosa, and so on. All these diseases have in common is that the immune system starts to produce antibodies to the connective tissue, and therefore affects many organs, which is composed of connective tissue.

Scleroderma - a disease of the connective tissue, which is accompanied by its seal. There are two forms of the disease: limited and extensive (the system). The disease are congenital changes in the immune system, which in the presence of predisposing factors (infection, chronic diseases, exposure to noxious substances and so on) give rise to autoimmunity. This in turn causes a disturbance of blood supply to the tissue overgrowth in their connective tissue replacement of tissue.

Developing the disease in the skin lesions, then join the changes in the locomotor system and internal organs (esophagus, lungs, heart, kidneys).

The diagnosis is confirmed by laboratory scleroderma: immunogram done, which revealed an increase in the number of immunoglobulins bearing the function of antibodies. It examined under a microscope and a piece of cloth, which are visible characteristic changes.

When appointed sclerosis drugs that suppress the immune system (immunosuppressants), and normalizing it (immunomodulators). Held blood purification using hemosorption and plasmapheresis. In addition, a treatment that improves the function of the skin and affected organs.

Autoimmune thyroid disease

For autoimmune thyroid disease Thyroid disease - women at risk   include Graves' disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

Graves' disease is characterized by increased function of the thyroid gland in the background of autoimmune reactions, which resulted produced a substance that stimulates the production of thyroid hormones Thyroid hormones: mechanism of action and physiological effects . The emergence of the disease contribute to the genetic predisposition, long flowing chronic infections, viral diseases, and so on.

The disease usually begins unnoticed. Concerned about mood swings Mood swings in women - bad character or a disease? , bad dream Dreams: how to understand our dreams , Sweating, seizures, palpitations, tremors, weight loss. The skin darkens appear dense swelling in the legs. The thyroid gland is increased, it is dense and painless. Increased thyroid function has a negative impact on the activities of all the internal organs. Severe diffuse toxic goiter accompanied by numerous changes in the internal organs and a large underweight.

If you suspect a toxic goiter conducted laboratory studies: determine the number of thyroid hormones in the blood, is appointed immunogram, which shows an increase in the number of blood immunoglobulins. Ultrasonic and radioisotope studies confirm the diagnosis.

In the treatment of diffuse toxic goiter used drugs that suppress thyroid function, corticosteroid hormones, which suppress the immune system, drugs that affect certain parts of immunity.

Autoimmune diseases require continuous treatment under medical supervision.

  Galina Romanenko

Vitamin B2: basic functions

Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, is essential for health and normal growth and development, as well as for metabolism. Riboflavin - a vitamin orange, soluble in water. Exhaust riboflavin regularly eliminated from the body in urine.

Vitamin B2 - a trace mineral that is easily absorbed by the cells of the body. Riboflavin causes breakdown of fats, proteins and carbohydrates into fine particles by burning the body which receives the necessary energy. Vitamin B2 is involved in the formation of red blood cells and protects the nervous system. It also helps relieve itching and numbness, anxiety Anxiety - how to distinguish normal from disease? Stress How to beat stress? Create an oasis , Fatigue, and in addition, also strengthens the immune system.

Although the human body works to ensure the uptake of vitamin B2 and preservation, sometimes in the body there is a deficiency of riboflavin (vitamin deficiency). Lack of vitamin B2 slows down metabolism Improves metabolism and losing weight without dieting   in the body affects the functioning of the immune and nervous systems. In addition, vitamin B2 can lead to increased sensitivity of eyes to light, as well as the emergence of a burning sensation and feeling of "sand" in the eyes, the formation of ulcers in the mouth, the appearance of plaque on the tongue, cracked lips and dry mouth. Lack of vitamin B2 - the cause dryness and brittle hair and nails, premature skin aging and wrinkling. Naturally, this kind of a vitamin deficiency leads to poor health.

Deficiency of vitamin B2 in infants slows their development and normal growth. Deficiency of vitamin B2 in pregnant women might affect fetal development and the formation of his nervous system. Ignoring vitamin B2 deficiency symptoms may lead to the development of seborrheic dermatitis, nervous system disorders, anemia, and swelling of the tongue.

Vitamin B2 assists in treatment of migraines and headaches. Dry skin, acne, dermatitis, eczema and other skin diseases can be eliminated, if you regularly take vitamin B2. It also helps in the treatment of anemia, cataracts, rheumatoid arthritis Arthritis - a variety of forms and complications   and a number of nervous system diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.

Vitamin B2 in different quantities found in many foods: meat, dairy products (cheese, milk, yogurt), leafy vegetables, yeast, eggs and cereals. Most products from tselnozernistoy flour, soy, almonds and other nuts, and mushrooms - excellent source of vitamin B2. Riboflavin is also found in many ready-made products such as baked goods and cereals.

To eliminate the deficiency of vitamin B2, should take supplements or vitamins riboflavin in the recommended dosage. Exceeding the recommended dose may lead to discolouration of urine in orange color, as well as the emergence of itching, numbness and a burning sensation of the skin.