If you’re struggling with health concerns related to your immune system, you have come to the right place for you. At Prestige Medical Care, we provide services for patients with autoimmune diseases, such as…
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- IVIG infusions
- Blood transfusions
- Nutritional support
- Pain relievers
What Is An Autoimmune Disease?
It can be described as a malfunction in your immune system, where it targets and attacks your healthy cells and tissues instead of getting rid of germs and viruses that enter your body and cause severe infections and health concerns. Your immune system’s job is to attack and destroy any element that doesn’t belong in your body to protect it. Autoimmune diseases affect almost any part of your body, from your skin to organs such as the liver or the pancreas, as well as your joints or your eyes.
The most common autoimmune health issues are…
- Type 1 diabetes
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Multiple sclerosis
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Graves’ disease
- Sjögren disease
- Myasthenia gravis
- Celiac disease
- Pernicious anemia
How An Autoimmune Disease Manifests
Even though there’s more than 100 recognized diseases related to the immune system, many of them share a variety of symptoms, such as:
- Fatigue
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Low grade fever
- Muscle aches
- Swelling
- Trouble concentrating
- Numbness and tingling in your hands and feet
- Hair loss
- Skin rash
- A feeling of warmth or heat.
- Discoloration or redness on your skin.
- Pain.
- Vision problems.
There are specific cases, like with psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis, where the symptoms can have peaks and lows in their effects, this is also known as having flare ups and recessions, that can be triggered by doing physical activities or consuming certain types of food.
Individual concerns, like type 1 diabetes, can have unique symptoms, such as weight loss, hyperglycemia and constant thirst.
Autoimmune Disease Medical Services in Phoenix and Sun City, AZ
Treating your autoimmune disease with the right healthcare provider can change your life for the better. These health issues are chronic, there is no specific cure for an autoimmune disease. The only option left is to take care of your body and your wellbeing, guided by a trusted doctor that can help you achieve the balance you’re looking for.
If you’re in Phoenix or Sun City, AZ, and you’re noticing the signs of a possible autoimmune disease, don’t doubt it and visit us. You can contact us online to schedule your appointment!