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AWARENESS
Here at Jam3r we strive to produce events that promote awareness of immune illnesses. For an understanding of a few of them, a list can be found below.
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Multiple Sclerosis
M.S. is a rare disease in which the immune system eats away at the protective covering of nerves. As a result, nerve damage disrupts communication between the brain and the body. Multiple sclerosis causes many different symptoms, including vision loss, pain, fatigue, and impaired coordination. The symptoms, severity, and duration can vary from person to person. Some people may be symptom free most of their lives, while others can have severe chronic symptoms that never go away. Physical therapy and medications that suppress the immune system can help with symptoms and slow disease progression.
Chrohn's Disease
Chrohn's is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract. Crohn's disease can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, anemia, and fatigue. Some people may be symptom free most of their lives, while others can have severe chronic symptoms that never go away. Sadly like many immune illnesses there is no know cure. Medications such as steroids and immunosuppressants are used to slow the progression of disease. If these aren't effective, a patient may require surgery. Additionally, patients with Crohn's disease may need to receive regular screening for colorectal cancer due to increased risk.
Lupus
Lupus is a disease that occurs when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs. Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems including your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. Lupus can be difficult to diagnose because its signs and symptoms often mimic those of other ailments. The most distinctive sign of lupus is a facial rash that resembles the wings of a butterfly unfolding across both cheeks. This occurs in many but not all cases of lupus.
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar levels are too high. Glucose comes from the foods you eat. Insulin is a hormone that helps the glucose get into your cells to give them energy. With type 1 diabetes, your body does not make insulin. Without enough insulin, the glucose stays in your blood. Diabetes now effects 1 in every 10 adults in the United States today.
Type 2 Diabetes
With type 2 diabetes, the more common type, your body does not make or use insulin well. Also known as insulin resistance. The body still produces insulin, but it’s unable to use it effectively. Several lifestyle factors may contribute, including being inactive and carrying excess weight.
Other genetic and environmental factors may also play a role. When you develop type 2 diabetes, your pancreas will try to compensate by producing more insulin. Because your body is unable to effectively use insulin, glucose will accumulate in your bloodstream.