Question By Patient: What is the management of autoimmune disease?
Answer By Dr. Srinivasan:
Autoimmune diseases treatment includes
1. Reduce eliminate the immune system attack on one’s cells (platelets, WBC etc), tissues (muscles, nerves, Joints, blood vessels), organs (pancreas, thyroid, kidneys Adrenal).
2. Reduce or eliminate acute destructive (inflammatory) process.
3. preserve immune function 4.replace products Insulin, thyroid, B12 lost. RX with steroids Cytotoxics.
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