Autoimmune Conditions
There are many different types of
autoimmune condition.
If you are concerned
Some autoimmune conditions are common and others are quite rare, but they all share one feature and that is - for the person suffering with an autoimmune condition, their immune system is attacking their own body.
Autoimmune conditions can take time to develop and affect different people differently - so often go undiagnosed for a long time.
Lifestyle, environmental factors and diet can have a big impact on the expression of autoimmune conditions.
Autoimmunity
Autoimmune diseases all have one thing in common – the bodies immune system is attacking itself. So for people suffering with autoimmune problems you will see an elevation of a type of immune cell known as an antibody which can be found using a blood test.
It can take many years for autoimmune patients to receive a diagnosis and this is because it can take time for these conditions to develop therefore it is helpful to think of autoimmunity as a continuum with 3 stages.
Stages of Autoimmunity
Stage 1 – Silent Autoimmunity.
Antibodies present but no signs or symptoms of disease.
Stage 2 – Reactive Autoimmunity.
Elevated antibodies with symptoms, but no clinically significant loss of tissue.
Stage 3 – Autoimmune disease.
Elevated antibodies with symptoms and significant measurable tissue damage.
Common symptoms associated with Autoimmune Disease
- Fatigue
- Joint pain and swelling
- Skin problems
- Digestive symptom – Bloating, pain, diarrhoea and or constipation
- Multiple food sensitivities
- Recurrent infections
- Poor sleep
- Low Energy
- Irritability
- Brain fog / Headaches
Common Factors involved in Autoimmune reactivity
- Unresolved Gastrointestinal issues
- Barrier dysfunctions
- Chronic Viral and bacterial infection
- Exposure to environmental toxins and chemicals
- Nutrient Deficiencies
If you have an unresolved health issue and are concerned that it is affecting your overall health then we can help you.
If you would like to discuss this please contact us or you can book a free 15 min consultation with Eoin.
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