{"id":14803,"date":"2024-05-03T10:16:46","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T08:16:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adntro.com\/?p=14803"},"modified":"2025-07-28T08:19:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T06:19:14","slug":"enfermedades-autoinmunes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adntro.com\/en\/blog\/salud\/autoimmune-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"What are autoimmune diseases?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's healthy cells and tissues<\/b>. This malfunction can cause a wide variety of symptoms and affect any part of the body. In this article we will discuss the features, causes, influencing factors and the most common<\/b> autoimmune diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Features of autoimmune diseases<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Autoimmune diseases are characterized by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Having the wrong immune response<\/b>: The immune system launches a response against the body's own tissues, leading to inflammation and tissue damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Being chronic and progressive<\/b>: Many of these diseases are chronic and can progress over time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Presenting a variety of symptoms:<\/b>\nSymptoms vary widely depending on the organ or tissue affected, and may include fatigue, pain, swelling and dysfunction of the organs involved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Alternating phases of remission with relapses<\/b>: Autoimmune diseases often present a clinical course characterized by phases of remission and relapses or exacerbations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Remission Phase<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The remission phase occurs when the symptoms of an autoimmune disease diminish or disappear<\/b> completely. During this period, the immune system stops actively attacking the body's healthy tissues, resulting in reduced inflammation and tissue damage. Remissions can be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n