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Autoimmune Disease services offered in Humble, TX
If you suffer from an autoimmune disease, you’re all too familiar with the medical management and monitoring it requires. The team at Platinum Concierge in Humble, Texas, is known for its experience in providing intentional and effective care for patients with autoimmune diseases. Reach out to the practice today by phone or send them a message online to learn more about membership and to receive the personal medical attention you need and deserve.
What is an autoimmune disease?
An autoimmune disease is a condition that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your body’s tissues.
Normally, your immune system defends itself against bacteria, viruses, and other harmful invaders. However, if you have an autoimmune disease, your immune system can’t distinguish between foreign invaders and your body’s cells, causing it to target and damage healthy tissues.
What causes an autoimmune disease?
The exact cause of autoimmune diseases isn’t entirely understood, but several factors may contribute to their development, including:
Genetics
If you have a family history of autoimmune disease, you’re at an increased risk of developing one. Certain genes may predispose you to autoimmune conditions.
Environmental factors
Infections, exposure to chemicals, or physical and emotional stress can trigger autoimmune diseases if you’re genetically predisposed.
Hormonal factors
Some autoimmune diseases are more common in women, suggesting that hormones might play a role.
What are examples of autoimmune diseases?
Common examples of autoimmune diseases include:
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): affects your joints, causing pain, swelling, and deformity
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): affects multiple organs, including your skin, joints, kidneys, and brain
- Type 1 diabetes: when the immune system attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas
- Multiple sclerosis (MS): when the immune system attacks the protective covering of nerves, leading to nerve damage and impaired function
- Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: affects the thyroid gland, leading to hypothyroidism
Another common chronic condition is psoriasis, involving the rapid growth of skin cells, leading to thick, red, scaly patches on your body.
How are autoimmune diseases treated?
While there’s no cure for autoimmune diseases, treatments can help manage symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Platinum Concierge offers several treatments tailored to your condition. These may include anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce inflammation and pain, immunosuppressants to suppress your immune system, corticosteroids to reduce inflammation, and biologics that target specific parts of the immune response.
In addition to medications, the Platinum Concierge team offers guidance on implementing lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and stress management to help you manage symptoms and improve your overall health. Physical therapy is also available for maintaining mobility and managing pain, particularly for conditions affecting your joints and muscles.
The Platinum Concierge team provides regular monitoring through frequent checkups to track disease progression and adjust treatments as needed.
If you have an autoimmune disease or any health concerns, call or reach out online to learn more about membership and start your health journey today.