Mutia Nugraheni
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4 July 2022 11:12
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Dream – Autoimmune conditions in children are often realized too late. Usually this is because in some cases, it is very difficult to detect and the symptoms are similar to other diseases.
Autoimmunity itself occurs due to an overreaction of the immune system. In this condition, the immune system that should maintain the body’s immune and protect the body actually turns against the body.
Symptoms of autoimmune diseases in children are usually general or non-specific. Not infrequently the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases in children takes a long time.
Quoted from ClickDoctor, Until now, the exact cause of the body’s immune system overreacting is still unknown.
In fact, there are several factors that may cause a person to have an autoimmune disease, namely genetic, hormonal, environmental, etc. There are many types of autoimmune diseases in children that are actually common. Here are some of them.
1. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
This disease occurs in 1 in 1,000 children and is more common in girls. In this condition, the body’s immune system attacks the joints, precisely in the synovial membrane. The result is inflammation of the joints. If left untreated, joint damage can occur. Symptoms of JIA include pain, redness and swelling in the joints, stiffness in the joints, difficulty moving and doing activities.
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