Question By Patient: Can You Die From The Autoimmune Disease?
Answer By Dr. Srinivasan
Death in Autoimmune diseases depends on several factors including its severity, target organ, cell, tissue and vital structures involved, duration and stage of disease, underlying co-morbid conditions, the age of a patient and overall health of the patient. Many of autoimmune diseases do well with appropriate management. They are chronic diseases and need expert care in the longer run.Learn more about autoimmune diseases.
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