Autoimmune conditions
Autoimmune diseases – an overview
Autoimmune diseases occur when your immune system attacks your own body. Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases.
Coeliac disease
People with coeliac disease can't eat foods containing gluten. Find out how coeliac disease can affect your life and why it's important to get diagnos...
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune disease, that causes muscle weakness, skin rashes and inflammation. Read about diagnosis and treatment.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is an ongoing condition that causes generalised pain. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments for fibromyalgia.
Graves' disease
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease causing hyperthyroidism, with symptoms like anxiety, tremors, a racing heart, goitre and bulging eyes.
Guillain-Barre syndrome
Guillain-Barre syndrome is an autoimmune disease causing weakness, numbness or paralysis. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
Hashimoto's disease
Hashimoto's disease causes your body to produce too little thyroid hormone. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
Lupus
Lupus is a disease where your immune system attacks your own normal cells. Its cause is not yet entirely understood, but treatments are available.
Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease of the neuromuscular system that causes muscle weakness. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Experiencing pain and swelling in the smaller joints in your hands or feet? It could be rheumatoid arthritis - find out more here.
Scleroderma
Scleroderma is an autoimmune condition. Learn more about the types of scleroderma and the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for scleroderma.
Sjögren’s syndrome
Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune condition that commonly affects your eyes and salivary glands. Here's how your doctor may diagnose it.
Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes can affect people of any age but is most often diagnosed in young people. Read about the symptoms and treatment for type 1 diabetes.
Vasculitis
Vasculitis is a group of disorders and is caused by inflammation of blood vessels. Read more about vasculitis types, symptoms and treatment options.
