PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Your immune system can tell that the germs aren’t part of you, so it destroys them. If you have an autoimmune disease, your immune system attacks the healthy cells of your organs and tissues by mistake. There are more than 80 types of autoimmune diseases. They can affect almost any part of your body.

Detailed explanation-2: -An autoimmune disease is the result of the immune system accidentally attacking your body instead of protecting it. It’s unclear why your immune system does this. There are over 100 known autoimmune diseases. Common ones include lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Detailed explanation-3: -An autoimmune disorder occurs when a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks their own body tissues. Autoimmune disorders are broadly grouped into two categories – ‘organ-specific’ means one organ is affected, while in ‘non-organ-specific’ disorders, multiple organs or body systems may be affected.

Detailed explanation-4: -Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body. Types include rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and some thyroid conditions. What is an autoimmune disease? The immune system usually guards against bacteria and viruses.