Having health problems in this day and age is a terrible thing. So when people start feeling out-of-the-blue symptoms such as chronic fatigue, dry eyes, and thinning hair, they go to the internet to search for probable causes. One of the things that could come up in this search is an autoimmune disease.
What is an autoimmune disease?
Our body is a marvel of complex networks of special cells and organs that defend against foreign invaders (like germs, bacteria, or viruses) that could make it sick. Normally, the immune system can tell the difference between foreign cells and your own cells. In an autoimmune disease, the body is unable to tell the difference between self and non-self, so it releases proteins called autoantibodies that attack healthy cells by mistake.
For reasons unknown, women are more susceptible to autoimmune diseases than men. Some studies suggest that sex hormones could be a factor but nothing conclusive can explain why this is the case.
The similarity of autoimmune manifestations with other illness symptoms and with other autoimmune diseases make it hard to determine the exact cause of these conditions. There are plenty of autoimmune diseases that share the same symptoms with other ailments. The danger of having little to no information is that, without a battery of tests, most doctors can’t give a definitive diagnosis. So, here are some early signs to look for and discuss them with your doctor.
- Your skin: The first sign is usually inflammation. Look for inexplicable changes and unusual redness, itchiness, rashes, botches, or sensitive areas.
- Your weight: Weight fluctuations that happen without any changes to your diet should be monitored. You should also take note of any changes in your body’s response to food.
- Your tummy: Diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, etc. can easily be chalked up to stress or bad eating habits but could also be an initial sign of Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) which should be taken seriously. Symptoms that appear out-of-nowhere should merit medical opinion. Don’t wait to see blood before consulting with your doctor.
- Your muscles and joints: Aches and pains after a workout or training are normal. However, if you unexpectedly get muscle and joint pains all over your body, you should go for a consultation. Your muscles and joints should not randomly hurt.
- Your mental ability: Fatigue and ‘brain fog’ are among the earliest signs of autoimmune diseases. A type of anemia known as anemia of chronic inflammation can be present in instances of underlying inflammatory disease - and inflammation is a relevant indicator of autoimmune disease.
In each of these 5 early signs, the common theme is to look for abrupt and random changes. You can make it easier for your doctor to give you a clear-cut diagnosis if you can give them comprehensive information of your symptoms.
Latte Halo may help
Latte Halo is a blend of medicinal mushrooms, turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper.
Medicinal mushrooms may help to calm and stabilise the overactive immune responses as well as improving your gut, whilst turmeric and cinnamon assist as an anti-inflammatory.
