Common Autoimmune Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment

Autoimmune diseases have been a hot topic lately in the health and wellness industry. Many people are interested in learning more about them, their diagnosis, and their treatment. What exactly is an autoimmune disease? How do you know if you have one? This blog post will answer those questions and provide information on some of the most common autoimmune diseases we treat using innovative medicine in Myrtle Beach, SC, at Advanced Medical Solutions.

What Is an Autoimmune Disease?

An autoimmune disease is a condition in which the body’s immune system attacks and destroys healthy tissue. The immune system is supposed to protect the body from harmful invaders, but it mistakes healthy cells for dangerous ones in autoimmune diseases.

Types of Autoimmune Diseases

There are more than 80 types of autoimmune diseases that can affect any part of the body. Some common ones include:

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Celiac disease
• Crohn’s disease
• Type 1 diabetes
• Lupus
• Multiple sclerosis
• Hashimoto’s disease
• Psoriasis

Diagnosis of Autoimmune Diseases

Autoimmune diseases can be challenging to diagnose because they often mimic other conditions. No one test can definitively diagnose an autoimmune disease. Instead, doctors often have to rule out other conditions first. They will take a complete medical history, do a physical exam, and order blood tests and other lab tests. They may also recommend imaging tests, such as x-rays, MRIs, or CT scans.

Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases

There is no cure for autoimmune diseases, but there are treatments available that can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. The goal of treatment is to reduce inflammation and pain, prevent tissue damage, and improve overall function, and significantly modulate the immune system with specific and customized protocols. Treatment options include:

1. Immunotherapy

Specific and customized immunotherapy treatments are delivered through supplementation, intramuscular injections, and intravenous infusions to help modulate the immune system while delivering energy to the body on a cellular and nanoparticle level.

2. Therapy

Physical, occupational, speech and pain therapy can help improve function and quality of life.

3. Lifestyle Changes

Eating a healthy diet, getting enough exercise, and managing stress can help in pain relief and improve overall health.

4. Medications

Steroids, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, and immunosuppressants can help in pain management, reducing symptoms and treating autoimmune diseases. Medications come with many side effects and risk factors.

Call Our Clinic Today to Book an Appointment

If you think you may have an autoimmune disease, our team at Advanced Medical Solutions can help. Our office helps you avoid drugs and surgery for pain relief by using innovative medicine in Myrtle Beach, SC. We provide pain management services, including pain therapy, chiropractic care, and acupuncture. Contact us today at (843) 742-7922 to book an appointment!