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The immune system is the biological mechanism that, when malfunctioning or unable to discriminate between self and non-self, triggers the tissue damage and inflammation characteristic of autoimmune diseases as described in [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, [4] and [5] highlight that autoimmune diseases cause the immune system to remain in a persistent state of attack, often requiring medical intervention to suppress its activity.
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What causes chronic inflammation, and why it matters health.osu.edu 3 facts
claimDiseases such as diabetes, prolonged infections, and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis can cause chronic inflammation by keeping the immune system in a persistent attack mode.
claimIf autoimmune diseases such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis cause chronic inflammation, medications to lower the immune system response may be required.
procedureTreating chronic inflammation involves identifying and addressing the underlying cause of the immune system's overactivity, such as removing toxins like tobacco smoke or alcohol, treating chronic infections like hepatitis C or cancer, or using medications to lower immune system activity in cases of autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
The immune system and primary immunodeficiency primaryimmune.org 2 facts
claimIn some immunodeficiencies, the immune system is unable to discriminate between self and non-self, leading to autoimmune diseases where the immune system attacks the body's own cells or tissues.
claimIn some cases of primary immunodeficiency (PI), the immune system is unable to discriminate between self and non-self, leading to autoimmune diseases where the immune system attacks the body's own cells or tissues.
Inflammation: Definition, Diseases, Types, and Treatment - WebMD webmd.com 1 fact
claimIn autoimmune diseases, the immune system triggers inflammation by mistakenly identifying regular body tissues as infected or unusual, leading to tissue damage.