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Celiac Disease Antibodies Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Celiac disease is a problem that happens when gluten in food …
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Celiac Disease On this page: What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is a problem some people have … You may have blood tests to see if you have certain antibodies that could mean you have the disease. Celiac
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Celiac Disease: Eating a Gluten-Free Diet Actionset Overview Celiac disease (or celiac sprue) is a problem with digesting …
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… Test Overview Thyroid antibody tests measure the levels of antibodies that can destroy thyroid tissue or make the cells … an autoimmune reaction. People who have one autoimmune disease may get another one. Tell your doctor if you have … And some people who have these antibodies don't get thyroid disease. Why It Is Done Thyroid antibody tests are usually …
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… tests are a set of blood tests that check for specific antibodies to help clarify the diagnosis of lupus . They … tests can be repeated at intervals to monitor how the disease is progressing. Lupus (Systemic … tests can be repeated at intervals to monitor how the disease is progressing. Lupus (Systemic …
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… An antisperm antibody test looks for special proteins ( antibodies ) that fight against sperm in blood, vaginal … sperm. Semen can cause an immune system response. The antibodies can damage or kill sperm. If a high number of sperm antibodies come into contact with sperm, it may be hard for …
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… Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … bacteria and viruses. But in disorders known as autoimmune diseases, the immune system attacks and destroys the body's normal tissues. When a person has an autoimmune disease, the immune system produces antibodies that attach …
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… dementia . Gangrene of fingers or toes. Kidney disease. Pre-eclampsia , premature birth, and miscarriage or … in the placenta . A blood test can detect antiphospholipid antibodies. When diagnosed, the condition is usually treated … dementia . Gangrene of fingers or toes. Kidney disease. Pre-eclampsia , premature birth, and miscarriage or …
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Disease and Disease Prevention Last updated June 30, 2021 Being proactive in preventing diseases and injuries will help you and your loved ones live … Tubo-Ovarian Abscess Immune Disorders Addison's Disease Celiac Disease Infections Lyme Disease Misdiagnosis of Lyme …
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… Lyme Disease On this page: Prevention Symptoms … Self-Care What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by … ticks. You may have a blood test to see if you have certain antibodies in your blood. How is Lyme disease treated? Lyme …