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    Tonsillectomy And Auto-Immune Disease

    Tonsillectomy And Auto-Immune Disease

    December 4, 2014
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    Auto Immune Disease(s)

    My reading on the topic of auto-immune disorders has long led me, and countless medical researchers, to the role of tonsils as a major culprit….

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    Confirmation Of Tonsillectomy Effectiveness In Treating IgAN

    Confirmation Of Tonsillectomy Effectiveness In Treating IgAN

    November 17, 2014
    russ.george@gmail.com
    Auto Immune Disease(s), In The News, Information For Your Doctor

    New papers in the medical literature provide powerful support for tonsillectomy at a primary treatment option for IgA Nephropathy T Cells and related CD cells…

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    Tonsillectomy Proving To Be Useful For Many Autoimmune Diseases

    Tonsillectomy Proving To Be Useful For Many Autoimmune Diseases

    May 13, 2013
    russ.george@gmail.com
    Auto Immune Disease(s), In The News

    From: ENT Today, March 2010 ORLANDO, Fla.—The title of this session at the Triological Society’s Combined Sections Meeting held here Feb. 4-7 asked a tough question:…

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    What Is Autoimmune Disease

    What Is Autoimmune Disease

    May 13, 2013
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    Auto Immune Disease(s)

    An autoimmune disorder is a condition that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys ones own healthy body tissue. There are more than…

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    Autoimmune Disease Research

    Autoimmune Disease Research

    May 13, 2013
    russ.george@gmail.com
    Auto Immune Disease(s)

    Since IgAN is an autoimmune disease it’s good to know as much as possible about such conditions. For example I have always suffered from dermatitis…

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    IgAN Signs & Symptoms

    IgA nephropathy usually doesn't cause symptoms in the early stages.

    The disease can go unnoticed for decades and is sometimes first suspected when routine tests reveal protein and red blood cells in your urine that can't be seen without a microscope (microscopic hematuria).

    Signs and symptoms of IgA nephropathy when kidney function is impaired include:

    Cola- or tea-colored urine (caused by red blood cells in the urine)

    Repeated episodes of cola- or tea-colored urine, sometimes even visible blood in your urine, usually during or after an upper respiratory or other type of infection

    Pain in the side(s) of your back below your ribs (flank)

    Foam in the toilet water from protein in your urine

    Swelling (edema) in your hands and feet

    High blood pressure

    When to see a doctor

    Make an appointment with your doctor if you notice blood in your urine.

    Urinary bleeding may be caused by strenuous exercise, some foods, medications or a urinary tract infection.

    But prolonged or repeated bleeding may indicate a serious medical problem and should always be evaluated.

    Also see your doctor if your urine is foamy or if you develop sudden swelling in your hands and feet.

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