Immune system
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- Autoimmune disorders
There is generally no cure for an autoimmune disorder, but the symptoms can be managed.
- Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
Myalgic encephalomyelitis, commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome, can affect people of any age, including children.
- Diabetes type 1
Type 1 diabetes can affect anyone of any age, but is more common in people under 30 years.
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
Most people with Guillain-Barré syndrome experienced some form of viral or bacterial infection before the onset of symptoms.
- Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Henoch-Schonlein purpura causes a purple spotted skin rash which lasts around one to four weeks, and is often marked by relapses.
- HIV and AIDS
All about HIV and AIDS including HIV transmission, how HIV spreads, prevention, symptoms, treatment, testing, letting sexual partners know, reducing stigma and where to get help.
- Hughes syndrome
Hughes syndrome is thickening of the blood caused by abnormal immune system cells.
- Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a rare autoimmune disorder in which a person?s immune system destroys the platelets that help their blood to clot.
- Lipoedema
Lipoedema is a painful, chronic, symmetrical swelling in the legs, thighs, buttocks and sometimes arms due to the accumulation of fat in the subcutaneous tissues.
- Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness.
- Polymyositis
Polymyositis is hard to diagnose and may be mistaken for muscular dystrophy.
- Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV prevention
PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is antiviral medication to prevent HIV infection. Learn what is PEP, what PEP is for, where to get PEP, important reminders about PEP and where to get help.
- Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an oral medication to prevent HIV in people at risk. All about PrEP, what PrEP is for, dosage, where to get PrEP, PrEP side effects, PrEP health checks and support.
- Raynaud's phenomenon
Raynaud's phenomenon can be a sign of a more serious underlying condition, so see your doctor if you experience it.
- Reactive arthritis
Reactive arthritis is a form of arthritis that occurs as a result of some bacterial infections.
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is important in helping you manage the condition more effectively.
- Scleroderma
The most common symptom of scleroderma is a thickening and hardening of the skin, particularly of the hands and face.
- Sjogren's syndrome
Sjogren's syndrome can be managed with medications and products such as artificial tears and saliva.
- Thyroid - Hashimoto's disease
Hashimoto's disease progresses very slowly over many years, so the symptoms may go unnoticed.
- Thyroid - hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism can be diagnosed with a simple blood test that measures thyroid hormone levels.
- Lupus
Lupus can be mild or life-threatening, depending on which tissues are affected.
- Lupus and infections
The most common infections for people with lupus include those of the respiratory tract, skin and urinary system.
- Lupus and medication
Lupus most commonly appears in women of childbearing age.
- Lupus and pregnancy
Lupus can be controlled with medications, so the majority of affected women are able to have children.
- Fluid retention (oedema)
Fluid retention (oedema) occurs when fluid isn't removed from the body tissues, including the skin. Causes include the body's reaction to hot weather, a high salt intake and menstrual cycle hormones.
- Lymphatic system
The lymphatic manages fluid levels in the body, filters out bacteria and houses types of white blood cells.
- Lymphoedema
Women who have undergone treatment of breast cancer are particularly susceptible to lymphoedema of the arm.
- Lymphoma
Lymphoma is a general term for a cancer that begins in the lymphatic system.