Which of the following is not an autoimmune disease?

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: February 3, 2024

QUESTION:  Which of the following is not an autoimmune disease?

A    Vitiligo

B    Psoriasis

C    Rheumatoid arthritis

D   Alzheimer’s disease

ANSWER:     Alzheimer’s disease

Autoimmune Disease Description Symptoms Treatment
Vitiligo An autoimmune disorder that results in the loss of pigmentation of skin ·        Depigmented skin patches with hair turning white ·        Topical corticosteroids

·        Phototherapy

 

Psoriasis An autoimmune skin disorder that leads to the development of thick, red, scaly patches on the skin. ·        Skin plaques

·        Itching

·        Nail changes

·        Joint pain

·        Topical treatments

·        Phototherapy

·        Systemic medications

·        Lifestyle modifications.

Rheumatoid Arthritis An autoimmune disease that mainly affects the joints of the body. ·        Joint pain and stiffness

·        Swelling

·        Fatigue and fever

·        Medications

·        Physical therapy

·        lifestyle changes

Type 1 Diabetes Autoimmune disease that destroys body own cells in the pancreas that produces insulin. ·        Frequent urination

·        Excessive thirst

·        Weight loss

·        Insulin therapy

·        Dietary management

·        Life style changes

Addison’s Disease An auto immune disease that affects the adrenal glands, leading to insufficient production of hormones likes cortisol and aldosterone. ·        Fatigue

·        Weight loss

·        Low blood pressure

·        Skin darkening

·        Hormone replacement therapy
Graves’ Disease An autoimmune condition that affects the thyroid gland, causing hyperthyroidism and associated symptoms. ·        Rapid heartbeat

·        Anxiety

·        Tremors

·        Heat intolerance.

·        Medications

·        Radioactive iodine therapy

·        Surgery

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis An autoimmune disease attacking thyroid gland. ·        Fatigue,

·        Weight gain

·        Cold intolerance

·        Depression

 

·        Thyroid hormone replacement theory
Pernicious Anemia An autoimmune disorder in which parietal cells in the stomach are being attack by the immune system, preventing the absorption of B12 vitamin. ·        Fatigue

·        Weakness

·        Pale skin

·        Numbness

·        Tingling.

 

 

 

·        Vitamin B12 injections or supplements

·        Dietary changes

 

 

 

 

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