Autoimmune Disease

Question 1

Type 1 diabetes

Answer 1

Body part affected: pancreas (blood sugar levels)
Symptoms: thirst, fatigue, weight loss, muscle bulk, passing urine often
Treatment: insulin pump, therapy, islet cell transplant, immunosuppressants

Question 2

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Answer 2

Body parts affected: hands, feet, wrists
Symptoms: pain, swelling, stiffness in the joints
Treatment: no cure, medication, immunosuppressants, supportive treatment, surgery

Question 3

Lupus

Answer 3

Body part affected: skin, joints, internal organs
Symptoms: fatigue, rashes, joint pain and swelling
Treatment: anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppressants, painkillers