All Entries in the "Immune Disorders" Category
Virus Linked To Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, the condition that can cause deep exhaustion can interfere with daily activities and manifest itself in several other ways, has been linked to a virus. According to a study, it is the Murine leukemia viruses (MLV), a family of retroviruses known to cause cancer in mice that could be responsible.
According to a [...]
What Are The Risk Factors For Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune response attacks a person’s central nervous system (i.e. the brain and the spinal cord), leading to demyelination. This disease is characterized by episodic flare-ups and/or by gradual deterioration of neurological functions.
Early onset of multiple sclerosis is often seen only by [...]
Hypertension Drugs May Help To Relieve Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
U.S. researchers found that a widely used drug for hypertension may hold promise to reverse multiple sclerosis symptoms.
Lab tests found that the generic drug, developed by Merck and sold as Prinivil or Tensopril, ‘Lisinopril’ prevented paralysis in mice, which is a form of multiple sclerosis.
Dr. Lawrence Steinman of Stanford University School of Medicine in California, [...]
Link Between Sun Exposure And Development Of Autoimmune Diseases In Women
According to a study conducted by researchers at National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Ultraviolet radiation from sunlight may be linked to the development of certain autoimmune diseases, particularly in women.
Frederick W. Miller, M.D., Ph.D., chief of the Environmental Autoimmunity Group, Program of Clinical Research, at NIEHS, said, “this study found women who lived [...]
Children With Lupus: Making Healthy Food Choices
Lupus is a serious immune disorder that affects thousands of children.
Many physicians and researchers believe that diet can play an important role in the management of Lupus.
Unfortunately, no one seems to have created an all inclusive diet, or plan for management of the disease.
It is generally recommended that children with lupus [...]
How To Identify And Treat Discoid Lupus?
There are two types of lupus that most people know about. There is systemic lupus, which is something that a lot of people know about and that can be a very devastating diagnosis to get from a doctor and there is discoid lupus.
Even though discoid lupus is not as serious as [...]
Reduce The Risk Of Multiple Sclerosis With Vitamin D
Research has shown that vitamin D may prevent a variety of diseases such as osteoporosis, hypertension, cancer, and osteoarthritis. There has also been evidence to show that Vitamin D promotes a strong immune system.
Vitamin D is truly an essential vitamin, since a deficiency of vitamin D causes all sorts of bone disorders [...]
Beware Of CREST Syndrome If You Have Scleroderma
Do you have Scleroderma? It is an auto-immune disorder that causes fibrosis.
When you suffer from this particular auto-immune disorder, you can experience several associated symptoms and conditions, which are collectively known as CREST syndrome.
CREST syndrome, commonly know as limited Scleroderma, mainly affects the connective tissue of your body, which in turn [...]
Understand Vasculitis: Inflammation Of Blood Vessels!
Blood vessels in our body are generally referred to as the vascular system and any inflammation in this system is called vasculitis.
Vasculitis changes the walls of blood vessels and interrupts the exchange of blood between heart and body tissues.
Any change to the walls of blood vessels including weakening, thickening, scarring and [...]
Are You Aware Of Systemic Lupus? Important Facts To Know!
When your body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and organs, it results in lupus.
If this inflammation mainly involves your body joints, blood vessels, kidneys and mucus membranes, then it is considered as systemic lupus.
Lupus more frequently occurs in women when compared with men.
Basically, there are four types of lupus, which mainly [...]
