Autoimmune conditions affect millions of people worldwide. In combination, they are now the 3rd most common health challenge; yet, they remain widely misunderstood. At KanodiaMD, autoimmune disease is one of the most common illnesses we treat. We are committed to helping patients understand and manage these conditions through a comprehensive, root cause focused approach. Our proven process has a great success rate – most of our patients see improvement within 6 months! Let’s explore the symptoms, causes, and current treatment options for autoimmune disease to help you better understand these complex conditions.
Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system, which typically protects the body from harmful invaders like bacteria and viruses, mistakenly attacks healthy tissues. This misdirected immune response can target various parts of the body, including joints, skin, organs, and glands, leading to inflammation, pain, and dysfunction.
There are over 80 identified autoimmune diseases, some of the most common we treat at KMD include the following:
● Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) – This includes Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis
● Celiac Disease – Damages the small intestine and affects nutrient absorption
● Psoriasis – Causes raised, inflamed, scaly patches of skin; and joint pain
● Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Attacks the joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
● Lupus: Can affect multiple organs and systems, including skin, kidneys, and heart
● Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Targets the thyroid gland, causing hypo and hyper conditions
● Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Damages the protective covering of nerves, affecting the brain and spinal cord.
Symptoms vary widely depending on the specific autoimmune disease, but many share common signs, such as:
These symptoms can range from mild to severe and often occur in cycles, with periods of flare-ups followed by remission.
Conventional medical diagnosis of autoimmune disease often involves a combination of:
In a Functional Medicine Practice, however; the whole person is assessed versus focusing solely on symptoms. The systematic functional approach to assessment includes:
of major life events. This thorough assessment helps uncover imbalances or triggers that might not be immediately obvious in a more conventional medical history.
○ Chronic infections
○ Hormonal imbalances
○ Immune system dysfunction
○ Toxic overload
○ Nutritional deficiencies
○ Microbiome imbalances
○ Stress/Emotions
○ Lack of Sleep
Managing autoimmune conditions involves controlling symptoms, reducing inflammation, and addressing underlying triggers. At KanodiaMD, we take a functional, personalized and integrative approach to treatment. Here are some of the various treatment options available currently:
● Stress Management: Incorporation of tools like meditation, breath work, body work, grounding, walking, sound therapy, and time spent in nature, to lower stress levels
● Emotional Support – Therapies to support the release of pent up emotions
● Exercise: Movement to reduce inflammation, increase lymphatic flow, and reduce stress
Autoimmune conditions are one of the top illnesses we treat at KanodiaMD. We specialize in a patient-centered approach, and incorporate the best practices from Dr. Kanodia’s Functional medicine training at Harvard Medical school, Mayo clinic, and with Dr. Mark Hyman. Using our scientific proven process, most patients see significant improvement within 6 months. Our focus is always on identifying the underlying causes of your symptoms and tailoring a treatment plan that addresses your unique needs. By combining the best of conventional medicine with cutting-edge functional medicine techniques, at our full service office, we aim to help you regain control of your health to feel better and live better.
To learn more about our patient successes, check out our success stories on our website and our positive reviews on Google! We currently have the most positive reviews of any Functional Medicine Practice in Central Ohio.
If you’re struggling with an autoimmune condition or suspect you may have one, schedule a consultation with us at KanodiaMD. Together, we can uncover the root causes of your symptoms and create a personalized roadmap to better health.
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