Immune System Conditions

Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disorder in which eating gluten — a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye — triggers an immune response that damages the small intestine's lining. This prevents proper nutrient absorption and can lead to a wide range of symptoms beyond the digestive system.

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy tissue throughout the body, causing widespread inflammation and damage. It can affect the joints, skin, kidneys, brain, heart, and lungs, with symptoms that flare and remit unpredictably.