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Symptoms of disease - violation of the immunity

Immunity - the set of functions of the organism, aimed at the protection of all genetically alien.

The task of immunity is to protect the organism from any aggression, regardless of where it originates.

Which diseases there is violation of the immunity

Disorders of immunity, or the failure of the immune system leads or immunodeficiency, (lack of immune cell) or to allergies (an excessive reaction to external factors - allergens).

The factors that cause disease

There are three types of immunodeficiency.

Primary immunodeficiency is innate, is caused by genetic breakdowns in the immune system, is rare and is generally at an early age. His symptoms are frequent prolonged acute respiratory diseases, infectious diseases, which are difficult to standard treatment or are caused by unusual pathogens.

Secondary immunodeficiency was not a manifestation of genetic defects and usually develops in adults. He happens:

- induced, that is something caused by stress, drugs that suppress the immune system, which include antibiotics and hormones, injuries, x-ray irradiation, etc.);

- spontaneous (without clearly identified cause) is the most frequent form of immunodeficiency syndrome - is manifested in the form of chronic, long-lasting diseases of the respiratory system, gastro-intestinal tract and other systems of an organism;

- purchased - AIDS.

The third type of the immune system are (autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, autoimmune hepatitis. In these diseases in the body (in any organ) is developed antibodies to its own cells, and they are destroyed.

The malfunction in the immune system may occur as a result of frequent diseases or genetic damage.

Chronic fatigue syndrome

The beginning of the disease is often similar to a cold or flu: there is exhaustion, fever, enlarged lymph nodes, appear headache and sore throat, pain in muscles and joints. In addition to all intense at night insomnia and daytime struggle with sleepiness. A person becomes unusable, irritable, anxious, tired. Further weakness, and depression.

The main feature of the syndrome is the constant progressive weakness, debilitating fatigue. It is so pronounced that a patient is not able to perform even ordinary household chores, doing the usual for his mental activity. Fatigue does not pass or after sleep or after a rest of full value. Lasts for at least six months, and sometimes years, going into the chronic form. A person becomes a burden to others and even to himself.

Which doctor should I contact if there is a violation of the immunity

• Immunologist

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Do you feel immunity disrupted? You should be very careful approach to your health in general. People pay not enough attention to the symptoms of the disease and don't realize that these diseases can be critically dangerous. There are many diseases that in the beginning didn't manifest in our body, but in the end it turns out, unfortunately, it have already been treated too late. Every disease has its own specific features typical symptoms - called symptoms of the disease. Definition of symptoms is the first step in the diagnosis of diseases in general. You just need a few times a year to be screened by a doctor, not only to prevent a terrible disease, but also to maintain a healthy spirit in a body and the organism in general.

Disorders by category

Disorders by alphabet

Map of the symptoms and the types of disorders is intended solely for educational purposes. We strongly recommend do NOT self-medicate; on all matters relating to the definition of the disease and ways of its treatment, contact your doctor. Md-tips is not responsible for the consequences of use information posted on the site.