Immune system disorders cause a lowering or heightening of activity within the immune system. A weak immune system will leave the body vulnerable to invading viruses and bacterial infections, whereas an overactive immune system leads the body to attack its own tissue. Common immune system disorders include;
Rheumatoid arthritis – Caused by the immune system attacking healthy tissue in the joins, causing pain and inflammation.
Lupus – Commonly effecting the joins, blood cells and lungs. Again these symptoms are caused by inflammation as a result of an overactive immune system.
Inflammatory bowel disease – Where the immune system attacks the lining of the intestines, causing very uncomfortable conditions such as diarrhea and abdominal pain.
MS – Where nerve cells are attacked, causing fatigue, coordination issues and muscle spasms.
Skin conditions such as Psoriasis – Where the immune system stimulates an over production of skin cells causing scaly skin.