Calming the Immune System: A New Standard of Care for Autoimmunity
Addressing an autoimmune condition effectively requires a clinician with deep expertise in the complexities of the immune system. At SouthPark Functional Medicine, Dr. Mahtani utilizes a systems-biology approach to investigate the root-cause triggers of your condition, creating a strategic path toward modulating the immune response and improving your quality of life.
What Is Autoimmune Disease?
Autoimmune disease occurs when your own cells are confused with foreign cells by your immune system, which normally fights off infections. This leads to your immune system attacking your normal cells by mistake. There are over 80 different autoimmune diseases that can harm various parts of your body.
Dealing with autoimmune problems can be challenging, especially when you have ongoing symptoms. At SouthPark Functional Medicine, we provide solutions to your autoimmune issues.
Dr. Mahtani provides special care and medical treatments that can assist people in Charlotte, North Carolina with their autoimmunity disorder symptoms and help bring their body back into balance.
Our approach to autoimmunity involves a detailed investigation into potential triggers such as intestinal permeability (‘leaky gut’), chronic infections, and environmental exposures. Dr. Mahtani’s goal is to create a personalized roadmap to help calm immune reactivity, reduce symptoms, and enhance your overall resilience.
If you are ready to invest in your long-term health, we invite you to take the next step.
What Are The Symptoms of Autoimmune Conditions ?
Sometimes, your immune system can get confused and start attacking your own body by mistake. This can cause problems like inflammation and damage to your organs and tissues.
Autoimmune diseases can affect different parts of your body, like your joints, skin and stomach. The signs of these diseases can be different, but they often make you feel tired, give you joint pain, cause skin rashes, give you a fever or lead to digestive issues.
Hashimoto’s Disease
Hashimoto’s Disease is a condition where your own immune system mistakenly attacks your thyroid, a gland in your neck.
This can mess up the production of important hormones that help your body work properly.
It can cause fatigue, weight gain, feeling sad or anxious, difficulty with focusing, dry skin and brittle hair and nails. At SouthPark Functional Medicine, we have a lot of treatments for this condition.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin problem causing red, scaly patches that can be very itchy and uncomfortable. The reason why this happens is unknown, but it is likely a mix of your genes and environmental triggers. Thus, psoriasis treatments vary from person to person, but we will work to make your health better.
Lupus
Lupus is a condition that can affect anyone, but is more prevalent in African American and Hispanic women. It can cause fatigue, pain and swelling in your joints, rashes on your skin and even fever. Lupus can affect other organs, like the kidneys, as well.
We will work to get to the root cause of the inflammation and improve your symptoms.
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
RA is a problem where your immune system causes inflammation in your joints, making them hurt and feel stiff.
You might also feel very tired and have trouble doing your daily activities.
We have treatments that can help you reduce the pain and stiffness, and get back to your life!
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease affects about 1 in every 100 people worldwide. It happens when your body reacts badly to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley.
It can cause things like belly pain, bloating, diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and low iron in your blood.
If not treated, it can lead to more problems like weak bones and trouble getting pregnant.
We test for this and will guide you on how to manage.
Autoimmune Disease Explained
What is Autoimmunity?
Autoimmunity happens when your body mistakenly attacks its own healthy cells, tissues, and organs. It might have something to do with genetics and certain things in the environment.
Things like smoking, not eating well, and exposure to toxins can make it more likely for you to get an autoimmune condition. In the United States, about 24 million adults have autoimmune diseases and this number is only growing.
Common Symptoms of Autoimmune Conditions
Autoimmune conditions can cause fatigue, pain in joints, muscle aches, rashes on your skin, digestion problems.
Autoimmune diseases can be tough to figure out because they can show up in different ways for different people. However, there are treatments that can help ease the symptoms and make you feel better overall.
A Different Way to Treat Autoimmune Disorders
- Functional medicine is a unique way to handle autoimmunity. This holistic approach encompasses treating both your physical and emotional health. Instead of just treating the symptoms, it aims to find out the root cause of the problem.
- This method requires a thorough analysis of how your body’s different parts work together. This requires getting a complete history of your symptoms, your diet, your environment, and your lifestyle.
- We dig further by obtaining labs looking at all your nutrients, markers of inflammation, thyroid, toxin load. If needed, we do specialized tests.
- Once all the data is obtained, recommendations on making changes to your lifestyle, diet, supplements, medication, and integrative modalities can be given.
- By taking this individual and thorough approach, our functional medical doctor, Dr. Mahtani, can help you better manage autoimmune conditions. We help you by having a healthier life by fixing the underlying issues, not just reacting to them.
Why Choose SouthPark Functional Medicine?
Because a complex condition like autoimmunity requires a sophisticated expert. Dr. Sarita Mahtani’s unique dual expertise as a board-certified MD and an IFM Certified Practitioner allows her to move beyond symptom management. She utilizes a precise, evidence-based methodology to identify the complex root causes of the immune dysregulation at the heart of autoimmune disease and creates a personalized plan for lasting results.
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Autoimmune Disease – Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Autoimmunity?
Autoimmunity occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own cells. Instead of protecting against external threats, it targets healthy tissues, leading to various autoimmune diseases.
How Prevalent Are Autoimmune Diseases?
Autoimmune diseases affect millions worldwide. The causes vary, but they are a significant health concern, impacting individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
Why Are Autoimmune Diseases So Different?
Autoimmune diseases are diverse because they can target any organ or system in the body. The specific tissues affected determine the unique symptoms and challenges associated with each condition.
Why Are The Common Autoimmune Diseases On The Rise?
The increase in autoimmune diseases is influenced by a combination of genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and changes in lifestyle. Modern living likely triggers immune system dysregulation, leading to a rise in these conditions.
Is There A Connection Between Autoimmune Diseases And Allergies?
Research suggests a link between autoimmune diseases and allergies. Both involve immune system responses, and shared genetic factors may contribute to their co-occurrence in some individuals. Understanding this connection is an ongoing area of study.