Autoimmune Diseases

Follow the links below to find information on autoimmune diseases, including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, insulin-dependent diabetes (Type 1 Diabetes), Addison's disease and multiple sclerosis (MS).

Reviewed September 2011

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Addison's Disease

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Links to information on Addison´s Disease, which is sometimes called chronic adrenal insufficiency or hypocortisolism.

Lupus

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Links to information on lupus, including discoid lupus, and systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE.

Multiple Sclerosis

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Type 1 Diabetes

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Links to information on type 1 diabetes, which used to also be known as insulin dependent or juvenile onset diabetes mellitus.

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Title:   Eye conditions - giant cell arteritis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Giant cell arteritis (or temporal arteritis) is inflammation of the arteries. If blood vessels servicing the eyes are affected, sudden blindness can result. Treatment with corticosteroids is urgent. New onset headache and vision loss are the most common symptoms. About half of those with giant cell arteritis also have polymyalgia rheumatica.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Surgical orbital decompression for thyroid eye disease
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Thyroid eye disease is an autoimmune disorder affecting 30% to 50% of patients with Graves' disease. Severe forms present in 3% to 5% of patients with reduced vision due to pressure on the optic nerve. The disease is more frequent in women and it signi...
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Hughes syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Hughes syndrome is thickening of the blood, caused by an abnormal immune system response that produces antiphospholipid antibodies. It is also called 'sticky blood syndrome' or antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. There is no cure, but medical treatment can ease symptoms and reduce the risk of complications. People with some autoimmune diseases are at increased risk of Hughes syndrome.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Sjogren's syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Sjgren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that mainly affects the eyes and salivary glands, but can affect different parts of the body. Symptoms include dry and itchy eyes, a dry mouth, thirst and swallowing difficulties. Although there is no cure, proper treatment should provide comfort and relief.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Autoimmune disorders
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   An autoimmune disorder occurs when a person's immune system mistakenly attacks their own body tissues. Different autoimmune disorders include diabetes, Graves' disease, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, sclerodoma and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Liver problems - primary biliary cirrhosis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is chronic inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts within the liver. The cause is unknown and there is no cure. PBC seems to be associated with other autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma and Sjogren's syndrome but the reason is not known. Symptoms vary but may include fatigue, skin pigmentation, jaundice, itching skin, weight loss, easy bruising and indigestion.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a rare autoimmune disorder. The person's blood doesn't clot properly because the blood clotting platelets are destroyed by antibodies. Symptoms include bruising easily, a rash of small red dots, bleeding from the gums or any area of the body, frequent nosebleeds and abnormal menstruation.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Interventions for bullous pemphigoid
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is the most common autoimmune blistering disease in the West. Incidence figures are not available for most parts of the world but BP appears to be rarer in the Far East. Bullous pemphigoid is usually a disease of the elderly but ...
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Breast implants and your health
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Breast implants are used to enlarge or reconstruct breasts. Complications may include scarring, swelling, rupture and leakage, and can occur with all forms of breast implants. However, despite a lot of controversy on this issue, there is no evidence to link silicone-filled implants with cancer or autoimmune diseases.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Corticosteroids for myasthenia gravis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Myasthenia gravis is caused by the body's antibodies impairing transmission of nerve impulses to muscles, resulting in fluctuating weakness and fatigue. Acute attacks can be life threatening because of swallowing or breathing difficulties. Seven randomi...
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Sjogren's syndrome
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Sjogren's syndrome, a chronic autoimmune condition that causes dry mouth and dry eyes. Written by professional health specialists.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   TPO receptor agonist for chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an acquired autoimmune disorder characterized by low platelet counts. To date, the therapies that primarily aim to reduce platelet destruction, such as corticosteroids, intravenous immunoglobulins and...
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Remicade for treatment of Crohn's Disease - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Remicade is the Australian brand name for a medicine called infliximab, which is used to treat Crohn's disease and some other autoimmune conditions.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Sjögren's syndrome
Publisher:   Arthritis Australia
Description:   Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune condition. This information sheet is for people affected by Sjögren's syndrome to help them understand how they may be affected and what they can do to manage this condition.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Long-term management of patients taking immunosuppressive drugs
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Drugs which suppress the immune system are inevitably associated with increased risk of infection and malignancy. Many of these drugs also impact adversely on patients' cardiovascular risk.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Treatment for Fisher syndrome, Bickerstaff's brainstem encephalitis and related disorders
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Fisher syndrome is an uncommon paralysing illness, usually caused by autoimmune inflammation of nerves following an infection. Fisher syndrome is characterised by impairment of eye movements, abnormal co-ordination and loss of tendon reflexes. It is a v...
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Interventions for pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This review of clinical trials aimed to find out which is the most effective and safest treatment option for pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus. Pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus are rare diseases characterised by fragile blisters and s...
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Radioiodine treatment for pediatric Graves' disease
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Graves' disease is a common cause of hyperthyroidism in children and adolescents which excessive amounts of thyroid hormones circulating in the blood. Affected children and adolescents suffer from increased heart beats, warm moist skin, fatigue, weight ...
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Hypersensitivity reaction - type III
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of hypersensitivity type III by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Hypersensitivity reaction - type II
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of hypersensitivity type II by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008

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