MCQ IN MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -More than 80 diseases occur as a result of the immune system attacking the body’s own organs, tissues, and cells. Some of the more common autoimmune diseases include type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some are well known, such as type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis, while others are rare and difficult to diagnose. With unusual autoimmune diseases, patients may suffer years before getting a proper diagnosis. Most of these diseases have no cure.

Detailed explanation-3: -No one is sure why autoimmune diseases happen. But you can’t catch them from other people. Autoimmune diseases do tend to run in families, which means that certain genes may make some people more likely to develop a problem.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rheumatoid arthritis, a form of arthritis that attacks the joints. Psoriasis, a condition marked by thick, scaly patches of skin. Psoriatic arthritis, a type of arthritis affecting some people with psoriasis. Lupus, a disease that damages areas of the body that include joints, skin and organs. More items

Detailed explanation-5: -Type 1 diabetes. The immune system attacks the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. Rheumatoid arthritis. This type of arthritis causes swelling and deformities of the joints. Lupus. This disease attacks body tissues, including the lungs, kidneys, and skin.