Autoimmune Diseases

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Matching

• A disease where the body's immune system attacks the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.

• An autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and pain in the joints, as the immune system attacks the body's own tissues.

• A disease where the immune system attacks the protective covering of nerve fibers, causing communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body.

• An autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks healthy tissues in various parts of the body, causing inflammation and damage.

• A chronic skin condition where the immune system causes skin cells to grow too quickly, leading to thick, red, and scaly patches on the skin.

Type 1 Diabetes

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Multiple Sclerosis

Lupus

Psoriasis

• Type 1 Diabetes

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Lupus

• Psoriasis

Multiple Choice

A 10-year-old boy presents with increased thirst, frequent urination, and unexplained weight loss over the past few weeks. Blood tests reveal high blood sugar levels and the presence of autoantibodies.

• Type 1 Diabetes

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Lupus

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Psoriasis

Multiple Choice

A 45-year-old man develops red, scaly patches on his elbows and knees. A skin biopsy shows thickened epidermis with an increased number of keratinocytes.

• Type 1 Diabetes

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Lupus

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Psoriasis

Multiple Choice

A 25-year-old woman presents with fatigue, joint pain, and a butterfly-shaped rash across her cheeks and nose. Blood tests show positive ANA and anti-dsDNA antibodies.

• Type 1 Diabetes

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Psoriasis

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Lupus

Multiple Choice

A 35-year-old woman experiences episodes of numbness and tingling in her limbs, along with muscle weakness and coordination problems. MRI scans reveal multiple lesions in her brain and spinal cord.

• Type 1 Diabetes

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Lupus

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Psoriasis

Multiple Choice

A 30-year-old woman reports joint pain and stiffness in her wrists and ankles, especially in the morning. Physical examination shows mild synovitis in several joints2. Blood tests indicate elevated rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP antibodies.

• Type 1 Diabetes

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Lupus

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Psoriasis

Open Ended

Why are so many autoimmune diseases considered invisible disabilities?