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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Immune disorder | |||
| synonyms = Immune system disorder | |||
| field = [[Immunology]] | |||
| symptoms = Varies depending on the specific disorder; may include [[fatigue]], [[fever]], [[infections]], [[inflammation]], [[autoimmune reactions]] | |||
| complications = Increased risk of [[infection]], [[autoimmune disease]], [[allergic reactions]], [[cancer]] | |||
| onset = Can be [[congenital]] (present at birth) or [[acquired]] (develops later in life) | |||
| duration = [[Chronic (medicine)|Chronic]] | |||
| causes = [[Genetic predisposition]], [[environmental factors]], [[infections]], [[medications]] | |||
| risks = Family history, [[exposure to toxins]], [[infections]], [[stress]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Blood test]], [[imaging studies]], [[biopsy]], [[clinical evaluation]] | |||
| treatment = [[Immunosuppressive therapy]], [[immunotherapy]], [[antibiotics]], [[lifestyle changes]] | |||
| prognosis = Varies widely depending on the specific disorder and treatment | |||
| frequency = Common; varies by specific condition | |||
}} | |||
'''Immune disorder''' is a condition that occurs when the immune system is not functioning properly. This can be due to either an overactive immune response, where the body attacks its own cells, or an underactive immune response, where the body is unable to effectively fight off infections and diseases. | '''Immune disorder''' is a condition that occurs when the immune system is not functioning properly. This can be due to either an overactive immune response, where the body attacks its own cells, or an underactive immune response, where the body is unable to effectively fight off infections and diseases. | ||
==Types of Immune Disorders== | ==Types of Immune Disorders== | ||
There are several types of immune disorders, including: | There are several types of immune disorders, including: | ||
* [[Autoimmune diseases]]: These occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own cells. Examples include [[rheumatoid arthritis]], [[lupus]], and [[type 1 diabetes]]. | * [[Autoimmune diseases]]: These occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own cells. Examples include [[rheumatoid arthritis]], [[lupus]], and [[type 1 diabetes]]. | ||
* [[Immunodeficiency disorders]]: These occur when the immune system is not able to fight off infections and diseases effectively. Examples include [[HIV/AIDS]] and [[primary immunodeficiency]]. | * [[Immunodeficiency disorders]]: These occur when the immune system is not able to fight off infections and diseases effectively. Examples include [[HIV/AIDS]] and [[primary immunodeficiency]]. | ||
* [[Allergic disorders]]: These occur when the immune system overreacts to a substance that is normally harmless. Examples include [[asthma]], [[hay fever]], and [[food allergies]]. | * [[Allergic disorders]]: These occur when the immune system overreacts to a substance that is normally harmless. Examples include [[asthma]], [[hay fever]], and [[food allergies]]. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The symptoms of an immune disorder can vary greatly depending on the type of disorder and the individual's overall health. However, common symptoms can include: | The symptoms of an immune disorder can vary greatly depending on the type of disorder and the individual's overall health. However, common symptoms can include: | ||
* Frequent and recurrent infections | * Frequent and recurrent infections | ||
* Fatigue | * Fatigue | ||
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* Skin rashes | * Skin rashes | ||
* Abdominal pain | * Abdominal pain | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Diagnosis of an immune disorder typically involves a thorough medical history and physical examination, as well as various tests to assess the function of the immune system. These tests may include blood tests, imaging studies, and biopsies. | Diagnosis of an immune disorder typically involves a thorough medical history and physical examination, as well as various tests to assess the function of the immune system. These tests may include blood tests, imaging studies, and biopsies. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for immune disorders depends on the specific type of disorder and the severity of symptoms. Treatment options may include medications to suppress or boost the immune system, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise. | Treatment for immune disorders depends on the specific type of disorder and the severity of symptoms. Treatment options may include medications to suppress or boost the immune system, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[Autoimmune diseases]] | * [[Autoimmune diseases]] | ||
* [[Immunodeficiency disorders]] | * [[Immunodeficiency disorders]] | ||
* [[Allergic disorders]] | * [[Allergic disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Medical Conditions]] | [[Category:Medical Conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Immune Disorders]] | [[Category:Immune Disorders]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:51, 4 April 2025
| Immune disorder | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Immune system disorder |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Varies depending on the specific disorder; may include fatigue, fever, infections, inflammation, autoimmune reactions |
| Complications | Increased risk of infection, autoimmune disease, allergic reactions, cancer |
| Onset | Can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired (develops later in life) |
| Duration | Chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Genetic predisposition, environmental factors, infections, medications |
| Risks | Family history, exposure to toxins, infections, stress |
| Diagnosis | Blood test, imaging studies, biopsy, clinical evaluation |
| Differential diagnosis | N/A |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Immunosuppressive therapy, immunotherapy, antibiotics, lifestyle changes |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Varies widely depending on the specific disorder and treatment |
| Frequency | Common; varies by specific condition |
| Deaths | N/A |
Immune disorder is a condition that occurs when the immune system is not functioning properly. This can be due to either an overactive immune response, where the body attacks its own cells, or an underactive immune response, where the body is unable to effectively fight off infections and diseases.
Types of Immune Disorders[edit]
There are several types of immune disorders, including:
- Autoimmune diseases: These occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own cells. Examples include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and type 1 diabetes.
- Immunodeficiency disorders: These occur when the immune system is not able to fight off infections and diseases effectively. Examples include HIV/AIDS and primary immunodeficiency.
- Allergic disorders: These occur when the immune system overreacts to a substance that is normally harmless. Examples include asthma, hay fever, and food allergies.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of an immune disorder can vary greatly depending on the type of disorder and the individual's overall health. However, common symptoms can include:
- Frequent and recurrent infections
- Fatigue
- Joint pain and swelling
- Skin rashes
- Abdominal pain
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of an immune disorder typically involves a thorough medical history and physical examination, as well as various tests to assess the function of the immune system. These tests may include blood tests, imaging studies, and biopsies.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for immune disorders depends on the specific type of disorder and the severity of symptoms. Treatment options may include medications to suppress or boost the immune system, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise.
