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Dear sir/ma'am, I have few questions regarding the condition alopecia areata. 1. If a person has alopecia areata, is it possible that their child also also going to have autoimmune diseases? 2. A person with with the condition of alopecia, has high risk of having other autoimmune diseases? 3. Is there a high risk of alopecia areata growing into alo

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Possible..but not to children.. for detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

How to diagnose an autoimmune disease, and is allergy also an autoimmune? How parasites cause autoimmune? Is there any way to prevent triggering autoimmune disease like pre exposure prophylaxis or something like that for preventing The trigger?

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Autoimmune disease is a broad term you must mention what you are suffering from ...  Read More

I have Autoimmune disease and I had visited many hospitals like dr bendable, vinay thorat. Please me

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Hello Pls explain your problem in detail Thank you ...  Read More

One doc told me that i am suffering with autoimmune disease they advised me to go for ige test and my ige level is 890

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What's ur symptoms? ...  Read More

Does homeopathy has successful treatment for autoimmune disease like sjogren's syndrome(dry eyes) ? pls suggest !

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It can't be told that any pathy (i.e allopathy or homoeopathy or ayurvedic) can CURE an autoimmune disease totally. But surely homoeopathic medicines can relieve the symptoms, without any further side ...  Read More

Hello doctor, How will I know if I have autoimmune diseases as I have weight loss esr westergran high rashes symptoms

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Screening test is ANA or autoimmune disorder panel ...  Read More

Can taking too much vaccine in a short span cause Autoimmune disease because my friend out of anxiety took 13 rabies vaccines(including a full course for category 3 exposure) in a span of 3 months 10 days?Should he be worried about any autoimmune disease or should he be fine?

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment of problem as you have mentioned as above as query about autoimmune diseases. Please ...  Read More

What would be best diet plan for Autoimmune disease such as Alopecia Areata

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Nothing special ...  Read More

I would like to know that the has been lot of confusion between autoimmune disease and immune defficency. May be because i am not from the medical ground. Would you please explain me what autoimmune disease does and what immune defficency does. Are both of them are different. If yes what are their function

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Both are different. Autoimmune disease occurs when body immune system turns against the body itself. Immune deficiency is when bodies ability to fight diseases are low ...  Read More

My mother have autoimmune diseases, like mctd from 5 years. She is treating by doctor.But dr is stopped all the medicine except antacid(pantocid dsr). I wanted to know that how harmfull this mctd. Is it life threading? Can it cure? Please said all the details about this mctd.

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Mctd can affect multiple organs of the body. Treatment and prognosis depends on the organs involved..yes it can be controlled. Consult rheumatologist for further clarification.. ...  Read More

Is hypothyroidism due to autoimmune treatable without medicines, only by dietary changes ? Are gluten and dairy to be avoided if treatment is not yet started by doctor .

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Autoimmune hypothyroidism (like Hashimoto’s) usually cannot be corrected by diet alone. In many cases, thyroid hormone medication is required if thyroid levels are low. Diet can help support ove ...  Read More

Is there a remedy/medicine in Ayurveda specifically for "Autoimmune" liver cirrhosis? that can help treat the autoimmune cause? Are there diet restriction or diet recommendations for "autoimmune" liver disease?

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Start proper ayurveda medicine ...  Read More

I am a 38-year-old male. My mother (74 years) was diagnosed with myositis dermatitis 3 years ago, and my sister (36 years) was diagnosed with Takayasu arteritis 8 years ago. Given this family history of autoimmune conditions, should I consider undergoing preventive screening for autoimmune diseases? Right now i have no symptoms but L4-L5 herinared

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Hi. There is no preventive screening for Autoimmune disease advisable for you in the absense of symptoms specific for the same. If you develop symptoms like Joint pains, morning stiffness, skin rash, ...  Read More

My anti tpo are positive with little elevated t4 . Is it curable through homeopathy . I have been advised to avoid gluten and dairy .

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Hi Practo user A homoeopathic treatment will give you a permanent cure naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance Or click on the calling option over my pro ...  Read More

I have patches on scalp. Dr diagnosed it alopecia, just wanted to know that Kenacort injection resolved my problem and do I need to do some test before taking this injection. 2) how long I have to taken this injection 3) as it is autoimmune disease so how can I prevent this. I'm worried about my condition, please help me.

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1. Some tests can be done to look for associated diseases 2. Depends on the response to treatment (3 to 6 sessions) 3. It usually happens without any identifiable trigger. It has to be treated and con ...  Read More

Is it true that if an infection lasts for long in body triggers autoimmune responses in the body which is very difficult or almost impossible to cure and this responses last long life in the body ?

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Connect ...  Read More

Hi, I had rheumatic arthritis ( nor sure, maybe chickenpox) where my all joints pains so much. That situation last 1 week approx. But after that, still there's little effect on my body. It's been 6 months but still feeling that pain in my most body joints such as hand, Ankel, wrist, elbow etc. If I sit for 10 minutes, I have to spread legs and wai

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There is a possibility of autoimmune disease..u need to be evaluated for same..please consult a rheumatologist ...  Read More

Is it possible that oral contraceptive pill cause worsening of autoimmune problem such as atopic dermatitis?

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Usually, it does not first rule out other trigger factor ...  Read More

Swollen lymph nodes are there in my neck so I took biopsy it mentioned like infection/immune mediated ethology so I saw a rheumatology doctor they took Ana CTD FEIA screening it mentioned like negative before taking blood test I don't have any symptoms.now I have joint pains in finger,toe and knee..please help me I have autoimmune disease??

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Needs more history physical examination and investigations ...  Read More

I have extreme fatigue and little joint pain..but 6 months ago entire autoimmune profile was done and it was negative for me ...my question is should I again get autoimmune profile...or is it not required

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Not needed Get vitamin D, b12, thyroid profile tests done ...  Read More

Can taking too much vaccine in a short span cause Autoimmune disease because my friend out of anxiety took 13 rabies vaccines(including a full course for category 3 exposure) in a span of 3 months 10 days? Should he be worried about any autoimmune reaction or should he be fine? Can too much rabies vaccine really cause Autoimmune reaction ?

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

How to diagnose an autoimmune, I'm not sure but probability is there that I'm suffering from an autoimmune disorder. When i go to doctor and discuss they simply say you have a psychiatric issue and needs a psychiatrist, which i do not agree at all. I had a history of eosinophilia. Since then i believe autoimmune triggered. Symptoms- body itching,

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Ok .. first relax.. there r few tests to make sure u have autoimmune or not..first connect with me and then v shall c ..am free now .. connect if ok ...  Read More

Hello. I would like to know the names of blood tests to detect Autoimmune gastritis. I have done APCA test for which I am positive. Is there any other test?

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You must undergo Endoscopic biopsy ...  Read More

I am suffering through alopecia and using meds but my growth of hair is very slowand it's getting dry as well. Not sure which test to be done for alopecia and what is causing it and what can I do for growth and and soft hairs

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Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ...  Read More

I have been suffering from alopecia for thirty years. I can't understand which is the best medicine for this disease.

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Consult online for further treatment ...  Read More

Why does autoimmune disease cause high WBC ? Earlier doc think its an infection but it was autoimmune.

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All autoimmune diseases do not cause an increase in wbc count. ...  Read More

I'm having beard alopecia. I'm using minoxidil 5 percent. Please help me to cure this depressing disease

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Consult online for further treatment ...  Read More

There are multiple visible issues like hyperpigmentation, allopecia that over the course of time have been affiliated to autoimmune disorders; LPP for skin issues and allopecia for hair patch loss. However, I believe the problem to be more severe where it might be affecting my digestive system and asthama as well. Hence wanted to consult someone wh

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U should consult rheumatologist ...  Read More

I felt i am loosing my immune strength as i have noticed my body's behaviour for few days. The following are the symptoms/changes i am having 1. Frequently getting cold or runny nose infection 2. Always feeling fatigue - not interested to do job 3. Skin rashes below chest not healing itself 4. Oily and itchy scalp and dandruff for more than 7 year

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Hello sir ,got your concern ,it can be treatable with further evaluation, better healthcare and proper treatment ..For prescription and counselling regarding the same you can consult me through this ...  Read More

I am taking thyroxine 37.5mcg for autoimmune thyroiditis . From last one year going facing severe hari fall .consulted with local physicians they are suggesting me to take supplements .still the prob exist. Am feeling very low please help me out . Please referattached image for more ref . This amount of hair is falling down for each comb . Any one

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you have to check your free T4,free T3 and TSH levels if haven't done so recently Also you have to check for PCOS ...  Read More

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