Autoimmune Disease

An autoimmune disease causes an immune system to attack it’s own body.

From the thyroid to the joints, autoimmune diseases can impact any part of the body. Our specialists can diagnose, treat and help you understand your own autoimmune condition. 

Common Autoimmune Diseases

Autoimmunity affects 1 in 7 Americans. The most commonly diagnosed diseases are:

  • Celiac Disease

  • Crohn’s Disease

  • Diabetes Type 1

  • Grave’s Disease

  • Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

  • Multiple Sclerosis

  • Psoriasis

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

  • Ulcerative Colitis

An autoimmune disease mistakenly attacks healthy cells in your own body.

An autoimmune disease can lead to inflammation and tissue damage locally or systemically (throughout the whole body). While little is known about why it occurs, genetics play a significant part. When a patient suffers from an autoimmune disease, their risk for developing additional autoimmune conditions also increases.

An autoimmune disease is more common than most people think. Patients can even be diagnosed with an autoimmune disease without knowing their condition falls under the category of autoimmunity.

Due to the genetic component, autoimmune diseases run in families. If someone in your family has an autoimmune condition, you are at risk and could also develop other autoimmune conditions. Early detection and treatment are essential for preventing or slowing down the progression of tissue damage and symptoms.