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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory arthritis of the spine and sacroiliac joints affecting 0.1–0.5% of adults. HLA-B27 gene present in 90% of cases. TNF inhibitors and IL-17 blockers transform outcomes.
Autoimmune thyroid disease includes Hashimoto's thyroiditis (hypothyroidism) and Graves' disease (hyperthyroidism). Affects 5% of the population, predominantly women. Learn about TPO antibodies, TSH testing, thyroxine replacement, and antithyroid drugs.
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten, affecting 1% of the global population. Damages small intestinal villi causing malabsorption. Learn about anti-TTG antibodies, biopsy diagnosis, and lifelong gluten-free diet.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, affecting 10 million people globally. Learn about mesalazine, biologics (infliximab, vedolizumab), surgery, and monitoring for IBD-related colorectal cancer risk.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease causing demyelination of the CNS affecting 2.8 million people worldwide. Learn about relapsing-remitting MS, disease-modifying therapies, and MRI diagnosis.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory arthritis affecting 1% of the global population. Learn about RF, anti-CCP antibodies, methotrexate, biologic DMARDs (TNF inhibitors, JAK inhibitors), and treat-to-target strategy.
SLE is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks multiple organs. Affects 5 million people worldwide, predominantly women of childbearing age. Learn about ANA testing, hydroxychloroquine, and managing lupus flares.
Vasculitis is inflammation of blood vessel walls causing tissue ischemia and organ damage. Includes GPA, giant cell arteritis, polyarteritis nodosa, and IgA vasculitis. Learn about ANCA testing, biopsy, and immunosuppressive treatment.
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