Immune Conditions
When the immune system doesn't work properly, it can result in various health conditions. Understand your child's immune system, learn about autoimmune conditions, and explore treatment options to help them feel their best.
Explore immune conditions
Causes
Understand the various causes behind immune conditions, which can help with proper diagnosis and treatment.
Definition
Read up on basic terms, procedures, conditions, and clinical definitions related to immune conditions.
Diagnosis
Everything to know about the diagnosis of immune conditions and what to do after a diagnosis.
Management
Read up on what you can do to manage conditions or disorders related to the immune system.
Prevention
Some immune conditions are partially caused by non-genetic, preventable factors, such as your environment.
Recovery
Get helpful information on recovering from immune condition flare-ups, related symptoms, or treatments.
Related Conditions
Understand how to prevent or or treat complications that may arise from an immune disease or condition.
Symptoms
Symptoms of immune conditions will vary, based on the type and location of the immune response.
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Definition
The Child's Immune System
The immune system is made up of different organs, cells, and proteins that work together to protect your body from outside invaders.
Definition
Genetics and Immune Disorders
Some disorders make the immune system unable to fight off infections. In other disorders, the immune system actually attacks the body’s cells or organs, as it would attack an infection. This is what happens in autoimmune disorders, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
Common immune conditions
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Types
When Your Child Has Fibromyalgia
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Management
When Your Child Has Juvenile Dermatomyositis
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When your child has juvenile ankylosing spondylitis
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When Your Child Has Psoriatic Arthritis
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When Your Child Has Rheumatic Fever
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Graves Disease in Children
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