Autoimmunisiin
Autoimmunisiin is a Finnish term that translates to "autoimmune" in English. It refers to a class of diseases where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues. Normally, the immune system differentiates between foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses and the body's own cells. In autoimmune conditions, this distinction breaks down, leading to the immune system mounting a response against parts of the body such as joints, skin, nerves, or organs.
The exact causes of autoimmune diseases are not fully understood, but it is believed that a combination
Diagnosis of autoimmune diseases often involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, blood tests to