Autoimmune Diseases Specialist in Clear Lake & Mason City, IA
At Optimum Health Clinics, we understand how autoimmune disorders can alter the fundamental aspects of your life.
Autoimmune diseases can be a result of many different factors, and not all of them are immediately obvious. If you're living with an autoimmune condition, we at Optimum Health can help you heal without the need for excessive medication or invasive surgeries.
Schedule an appointment today and take control of your condition today.
What are Autoimmune Diseases?
Autoimmune conditions are a series of illnesses wherein the body's immune system begins to attack other parts of the body. These conditions include things like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
While autoimmune conditions often can't be cured, they can be managed. At Optimum Health Clinics, we work with you to understand your condition and draft a plan to manage it. By working together, we can help you live a better quality of life without the stress and worry of your condition.
If you’re living with an autoimmune disease, schedule an appointment today. Our staff is ready to work with you to alleviate your condition.
Common Causes of Autoimmune Diseases
Understanding the potential causes of autoimmune diseases can help you understand the treatments that can best help you manage the condition. Autoimmune diseases are often the result of one of a variety of factors:
Viral Infections
Certain viruses like COVID-19 and Epstein-Barr virus can cause autoimmune conditions.
Genetics
Certain autoimmune diseases are genetic and pass through generations.
Prior Autoimmune Diseases
Having an autoimmune disease can predispose you to developing an additional disease.
Environmental Factors
Exposure to chemicals, pollution, and other environmental factors can lead to the development of an autoimmune disease.
What symptoms
does autoimmune disease cause?
Symptoms of autoimmune diseases can vary in type and severity. Some of the symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at Optimum Health Clinics include:
Muscle weakness
Joint pain
Vision problems
Inflammation
Recurring symptoms
Treatments
What are the Treatment Options for Autoimmune Diseases?
WHAT TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS WITH AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES?
Optimum Health Clinics offers different types of treatment, each serving a different purpose. Some of the treatments you may be recommended include:
IV therapy can help boost your immune system and improve your overall health by delivering vitamins directly into your blood for easy absorption.
Wellness care can help you manage your chronic conditions to improve your overall health.
Nutritional deficiencies can cause a variety of problems. Improving your diet and eliminating certain foods can alleviate those conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you find out if you have an autoimmune disease?
In order to get an autoimmune disease diagnosed, it requires a combination of physical exams, medical history assessments, and lab tests.
What is the root cause of autoimmune diseases?
While there is currently no known cause of autoimmune diseases, it's currently believed that the cause is a combination of genetics, environmental factors, and preexisting issues with the immune system.
What can trigger an autoimmune disease?
The exact trigger of an autoimmune disease isn't always clear. Typically, genetic predisposition and environmental factors are common triggers.
Can autoimmune diseases go away?
Autoimmune diseases cannot be cured. They can, however, be managed and kept under control. Lifestyle changes and medication are common ways to keep symptoms under control and prevent further damage to the body.
