When you’re having physical problems, it can be very difficult to discover exactly what’s
going on. Even though there are a large variety of illnesses that can cause certain sets
of symptoms, these messages from your body can be very helpful in detecting what the
problem may be. You might even find it helpful to keep a journal so that you can keep
track of when symptoms take place. Autoimmune disorders can affect any type of
person at any age, so in the interest of spreading awareness about autoimmune
disorders, the purpose of this article will be to give an overview of the common
symptoms of autoimmune disorders.
Most Common Symptoms
Autoimmune disorders are known for certain symptoms that seem to be common
among the entire category of illness. Symptoms like swelling, pain in hands and feet,
numbness in hands and feet, hair loss, and fatigue, are all hallmarks of autoimmune
disorders. One thing to note however, is that a disorder like irritable bowel syndrome will
have other symptoms that are more associated with your digestive tract. Still, others like
rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to be centered in the joints of the hands, neck, and
feet. The important thing here, is to take note what areas are being affected.
Frequency of Symptoms
One of the most frustrating things that people with autoimmune disorders we’ll come to
experience, is that many of these diseases have times when it seems as if they don’t
have a disorder at all. Flare-ups can be triggered by external factors, or have no
triggers at all. When symptoms are not present, these periods of time are known as
remission. This can be very psychologically jarring for a person who is suffering from
this type of disorder because they are constantly waiting for another flare-up. That can
be a major hindrance to social interactions that keep such as individual connected
friends and loved ones.
Be Detailed
One thing that’s very important to do and relation to recording symptoms of a possible
autoimmune disorder, is that you don’t want to ignore anything. Leaving out any crucial
information can lead to a misdiagnosis or to a medical professional ignoring your
complaints. The difficult nature of these diseases make it absolutely necessary to
include every detail, and any other information that could have a serious impact on a
diagnosis. in fact, many people report experiences where they have forgotten or omitted
important information that led to an incorrect diagnosis.