Autoimmune Disorders And Achilles Tendon
Autoimmune diseases are disorders in which the body's immune system reacts against some of its own tissue and produces antibodies to attack itself.
To better understand autoimmune diseases, one must understand how
The immune system is a network of organs, cells and molecules that work together to defend the body against attacks by foreign (not of the body) invaders such as germs, bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. When one of these invaders (antigens) tries to break...
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Achilles tendinitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Achilles tendinitis is when the Achilles tendon becomes swollen, inflamed, and painful at the heel.The Achilles tendon connects your calf muscles to... Read more »
Autoimmune disorders
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
An autoimmune disorder is a condition that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue. There are more than 80... Read more »
Skin Condition Vitiligo an Autoimmune Disorder: Study
University of Colorado researchers have found several genes linked to the skin condition vitiligo that confirm it is an autoimmune disorder. Vitiligo... Read more »
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Tendonitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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