Autoimmune disorders

An autoimmune disease is a condition arising from an abnormal immune response to a normal body part. Some common diseases that are generally considered autoimmune include celiac disease, diabetes mellitus type 1, Graves' disease, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and Myasthenia Gravis, The diagnosis can be difficult to determine.
Treatment depends on the type and severity of the condition. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and immuno suppressants are often used. Intravenous immunoglobulin may also occasionally be used. While treatment usually improves symptoms, they do not typically cure the disease.