Common Symptoms of Autoimmune Disorders

When you're having physical problems, it can be very difficult to discover exactly what's 
going on. Even though there are a large variety of illnesses that can cause certain sets 
of symptoms, these messages from your body can be very helpful in detecting what the 
problem may be. You might even find it helpful to keep a journal so that you can keep 
track of when symptoms take place. Autoimmune disorders can affect any type of 
person at any age, so in the interest of spreading awareness about autoimmune 
disorders, the purpose of this article will be to give an overview of the common 
symptoms of autoimmune disorders.

Most Common Symptoms

Autoimmune disorders are known for certain symptoms that seem to be common 
among the entire category of illness. Symptoms like swelling, pain in hands and feet, 
numbness in hands and feet, hair loss, and fatigue, are all hallmarks of autoimmune 
disorders. One thing to note however, is that a disorder like irritable bowel syndrome will 
have other symptoms that are more associated with your digestive tract. Still, others like 
rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to be centered in the joints of the hands, neck, and 
feet. The important thing here, is to take note what areas are being affected.

Frequency of Symptoms

One of the most frustrating things that people with autoimmune disorders we'll come to 
experience, is that many of these diseases have times when it seems as if they don't 
have a disorder at all.  Flare-ups can be triggered by external factors, or have no 
triggers at all. When symptoms are not present, these periods of time are known as 
remission. This can be very psychologically jarring for a person who is suffering from 
this type of disorder because they are constantly waiting for another flare-up. That can 
be a major hindrance to social interactions that keep such as individual connected 
friends and loved ones.

Be Detailed

One thing that's very important to do and relation to recording symptoms of a possible 
autoimmune disorder, is that you don't want to ignore anything. Leaving out any crucial 
information can lead to a misdiagnosis or to a medical professional ignoring your 
complaints. The difficult nature of these diseases make it absolutely necessary to 
include every detail, and any other information that could have a serious impact on a 
diagnosis. in fact, many people report experiences where they have forgotten or omitted 
important information that led to an incorrect diagnosis.


