What Is an Autoimmune Disease?
10. Treatment
As things stand, there is no known cure for autoimmune diseases. That we know so little about them also means it will likely be a long time yet before we can cure them. In the meantime, however, we can at least treat autoimmune diseases with medication.
Medication that suppresses the immune system can help, although this can make the patient more prone to infections and other ailments. Anti-inflammatories are also available that will help make the patient more comfortable, as well as helping to prevent damage. Living a healthy lifestyle can help, as can avoiding triggers that cause symptoms in some cases.
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