Question

What autoimmune disease affects lymph nodes?

Answer 1

Autoimmune disease:

1. Autoimmune diseases are those diseases that arise from an abnormal overactive immune response of the body against substances and tissues normally present in the body.
2. This immune system mistakes some parts of the body as a pathogen and attacks them.
3. It may be restricted to certain organs or involved in a particular tissue in different places.
4. The treatment of an autoimmune disease is typical with immunosuppression a medication that decreases the immune response.

An autoimmune disease that affects lymph nodes are:

1. Systemic lupus erythematosus:

1. Systemic lupus erythematosus (Lupus) is an autoimmune disease that will affect multiple organs and has widespread effects.
2. The symptoms of lupus may include joint pain, skin rashes, kidney problems, inflammation of the lung or heart, anaemia, increased clotting (thrombosis), and memory problems.

2. Rheumatoid arthritis:

1. Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by pain, swelling, and joint damage.

3. Sarcoidosis :

1. Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disorder that is characterized by the presence of noncaseating granulomas.
2. The most affected organ is the lung.
3. Skin, eyes, and lymph nodes are frequently involved.