Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation of the thyroid. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck that makes thyroid hormones, which helps the body…
“Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body (What is cancer, n.d.).” The human body is made up of trillions of cells, which grow and multiply to…
“Crohn’s Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, 2020).” Crohn’s is an autoimmune disease, which means the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells. Every individual diagnosed with this disease…
Anxiety Disorders cause persistent, intense fears about real or perceived threats. When a person has an anxiety disorder, these feelings will cause behavior changes to the point of disrupting regular functioning. If left untreated, anxiety disorders can worsen over time….
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body’s immune system damages the pancreas so that it can’t make enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps blood sugar (glucose) get into the cells of the body to…
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease, which means the immune system attacks healthy cells, causing inflammation in the joints. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), RA commonly affects joints in the wrists, hands, and knees…