Kenneth Kee

A Simple Guide To The Autoimmune Diseases, Diagnosis, Treatment And Similar Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes The Autoimmune Diseases, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases
An auto immune disease is a disease of the human body where the abnormal cells of the body attack its own cells:
1. In the joints as in Rheumatoid arthritis
2. In the skin as in psoriasis
3. In the muscles as in Myasthenia gravis
4. Throughout the body as in Systemic Lupus Erythematosis.
An autoimmune disorder happens when the body's immune system attacks and wipes out healthy body tissue by mistake.
The blood cells in the body's immune system help defend against harmful materials.
The harmful substances are bacteria, viruses, toxins, cancer cells, and blood and tissue from outside the body.
These substances have antigens.
The immune system forms antibodies against these antigens that allow it to destroy these harmful substances.
When the patient has an autoimmune disorder, the immune system does not differentiate between healthy tissue and antigens.
As a result, the body produces a reaction that kills normal tissues.
The immune system normally defends against germs like bacteria and viruses.
Normally, the immune system can tell the distinction between foreign cells and the own cells.
In an autoimmune disease, the immune system inaccurately identifies the part of the body, like the joints or skin, as foreign.
It secretes proteins called auto-antibodies that fight healthy cells.
Rheumatoid arthritis injures the joint.
Other diseases, like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), involve the whole body.
The precise cause of autoimmune disorders is not known.
Genetics, diet, infections, and exposure to chemicals might be some of the causes.
One belief is that some microorganisms (such as bacteria or viruses) or drugs may activate alterations that cause confusion in the immune system.
This may occur more often in people who have genes that make them more vulnerable to autoimmune diseases.
Doctors do not know precisely what induces the immune-system to misfire.
Some people tend more likely to have an autoimmune disease than others.
Based on a 2014 study, women have autoimmune diseases at a rate of about 2 to 1 compared to men.
Often the disease begins during a woman's childbearing years (ages 15 to 44).
Some autoimmune diseases are more frequent in certain ethnic groups.
Certain autoimmune diseases, like multiple sclerosis and lupus, are inherited in families.
Since the incidence of autoimmune diseases is rising, doctors believe environmental factors like infections and exposure to chemicals
An autoimmune disorder may cause:
1.The destruction of body tissue
2.Abnormal growth of an organ
3.Changes in organ function
No single test can diagnose most autoimmune diseases.
A positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) blood test may suggest an autoimmune disease
The treatments cannot cure autoimmune diseases but they can control the overactive immune reaction.
Immune-suppressing drugs can reduce the symptoms and relieve the inflammation

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Autoimmune Diseases
Chapter 2 Myasthenia
Chapter 3 Systemic Lupus Erythematosis
Chapter 4 Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chapter 5 Psoriasis
Chapter 6 Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 7 Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn Disease)
Chapter 8 Ulcerative Colitis
Chapter 9 Addison's Disease
Chapter 10 Grave's Disease
Chapter 11 Sjogren Disease
Chapter 12 Hashimoto thyroiditis
Chapter 13 Vasculitis
Chapter 14 Autoimmune Hepatitis
Chapter 15 Pernicious Anemia
Chapter 16 Celiac Disease
Chapter 17 Myocarditis
Chapter 18 Interstitial Cystitis
Chapter 19 Alopecia areata
Chapter 20 Guillian Barre
Chapter 21 Giant Cell Arteritis
Chapter 22 Systemic Sclerosis
Chapter 23 Wegener Granulomatosis
Chapter 24 Still Disease
Chapter 25 Felty Disease
Chapter 2...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Oktober 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780463719428
• Artikelnr.: 75904512

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
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