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AUTO-IMMUNE DISORDERS autoimmune - Coggle Diagram
AUTO-IMMUNE DISORDERS
Pathophysiology
Cell death and autoimmune diseases may result from immune responses to self-antigens.
Multiple sclerosis
Causes
Body’s immune system mistakenly attacks myelin sheath
certain infections.
Genetics and environmental factor
Signs and symptoms
Visual changes including double vision or loss of vision
Painful involuntary Muscle contractions.
Numbness, Muscle spasticity
Complications
Problems with bladder, bowel, Mental changes, such as forgetfulness or mood swings
Paralysis, typically in the legs, Muscle stiffness or spasms
Nursing care plans
encourage patient to take medication as instructed.
Rheumatoid arthritis
complications
Vasculitis which is inflammation of blood vessels
Osteoporosis
Pericarditis and pleuritis, Anemia due to splenomegaly
signs and symptoms
Increased eye sensitivity and dryness, Inflammation of the lungs
Swollen joints, Fatigue, Inflammation of the lungs
Joint pain, accumulation of fluid in the ankles
Causes
Cigarette smoking,
Obesity increases risk of developing arthritis
Age - affects adults > 40 years
nursing care plans
Weight management through exercise and proper diet
Avoid smoking
Psoriasis
Signs and symptoms
Dry, cracked skin which may be accompanied by bleeding
Swollen joints with stiffness, Itching, burning, and painful lesions which may be accompanied by soreness
Small scaling spots, commonly seen in children, stress
Nursing care plan
Administer prescribed medications, Prevent infection.
slow the rapid turnover of epidermis and to promote resolution of the psoriatic lesions.
give health education to patient and family.
Complications
obesity, High cholesterol
Cardiovascular diseases
Depression, Eye conditions
Causes
Bacterial, viral or fungal infection
Medication such as beta blockers, antimalarials and lithium
Vitamin deficiency, family history.
References
Kryssia, I.R.C., Marilisa, F., Chiara, M., Michele, R., Antonio, N., Gioacchino, L., Tiziana, M. and Gian, L.D.A., 2018. Autoimmune diseases in autoimmune atrophic gastritis. Acta Bio Medica: Atenei Parmensis, 89(Suppl 8), p.100.
Definition
Conditions where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy body cells.
