Chronic fatigue, diffuse pain, multiple symptoms: what if it were an autoimmune disease? These silent diseases are increasingly common, yet often poorly understood. Let's find out together.
What is an autoimmune disease?
- The immune system attacks the body instead of protecting it
- Often multifactorial in origin (genetic, environmental, hormonal)
The main autoimmune diseases
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Multiple sclerosis
- Crohn's disease
- Type 1 diabetes
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
What are the most common symptoms?
- Chronic inflammations
- Joint pain
- Extreme fatigue
- Unexplained fever
- Digestive or neurological disorders
How is an autoimmune disease diagnosed?
- Clinical examination
- Blood tests (autoantibodies)
- Imaging and additional examinations
Possible treatments
- Immunosuppressive drugs or biotherapies
- Corticoids
- Multidisciplinary support: nutrition, psychology, physiotherapy, etc.
? Listen to your body: if in doubt, consult a specialist (rheumatologist, internist, neurologist).
