Rheumatoid Arthritis When the synovial membrane that lies within the capsule of a joint is the target of a misdirected immune system, it causes inflammation to the joints. This membrane produces the gel-like synovial fluid which is responsible for lubricating the joints. Without this fluid, smooth joint movement would be impossible. Inflammation is the body’s…
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Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) MS occurs when the immune system attacks the central nervous system, affecting the brain and spinal cord. The medical profession find MS an astounding disease because of the severity, and variety of ways that it affects people. People with MS commonly experience an unpredictable fluctuation of relapses and remissions. Attacks can last…
Celiac Disease
Celiac Disease Celiac disease is the result of the immune system reacting abnormally to a protein contained in wheat, oats and other grains, called gluten. When gluten is eaten by susceptible people it triggers an immune response that causes inflammation, and damage to the lining of the small intestine. The overreaction to this protein by…