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.
Graves' disease
In this autoimmune disease, the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments.
Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease of the neuromuscular system that causes muscle weakness. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Vasculitis
Vasculitis is a group of disorders and is caused by inflammation of blood vessels. Read more about vasculitis types, symptoms and treatment options.
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.
Scleroderma
Scleroderma is an autoimmune condition. Learn more about the types of scleroderma and the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for scleroderma.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Experiencing pain and swelling in the smaller joints in your hands or feet? It could be rheumatoid arthritis - find out more here.
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.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is an ongoing condition that causes generalised pain. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments for fibromyalgia.
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...
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.
Guillain-Barre syndrome
Guillain-Barre syndrome is an autoimmune disease causing weakness, numbness or paralysis. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
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.
