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Vasculitis is thought to be an autoimmune disease, which means the body comes under attack by its own immune system. In vasculitis, the immune system attacks blood vessels. For example, Behcet's Disease is an autoinflammatory disease resulting in damage to blood vessels throughout the body, particularly veins.
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What is behjet's disease?
The correct name is Behcet's Disease.It's a disease of the autoimmune system which affects the blood vessels. cmf3225
How does hypertention affect your blood vessels?
Well, it does not tell how. But it affects the walls of your blood vessels
What is the disease "autoimmune disorder"?
There are several different autoimmune disorders; but an autoimmune disorder is when white blood cells can no longer tell the difference in bacteria and good cells or tissue. This causes abnormal organ and tissue development.
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It is a disorder in which the immune system targets and destroys blood platelets
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What is the wellness of sickle cell?
it has to do with inherited blood disorder that affects red blood sells
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What is rainers disease?
a vascular disorder that affects blood flow to the extremities, fingers, toes, nose and ears
What body regions are impacted by fatty compounds in the blood vessels?
A collection of fatty deposits eventually affects blood vessels in the skin, heart, kidneys, and nervous system.
Which is a genetic disorder in which abnormal hemoglobinleads to fragile red blood cells and obstructed blood vessels?
Sickle-cell anemia
What is systemic scleroderma?
Systemic scleroderma, which is also called systemic sclerosis, affects the smaller blood vessels and internal organs of the body. Systemic sclerosis-- A rare disorder that causes thickening and scarring of multiple organ systems
What are the characteristics of Hemophilia A?
Hemophilia A is a blood disorder that usually affects males because of the genes it uses. The disorder does not allow blood to clot properly and has the characteristics of heavy bleeding that does not stop.
