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Immune diseases are conditions where the body's natural immune system is impaired or is overactive, causing symptoms.

Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this

34 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Types of

Autoimmune conditions
Condition
Angioedema
Condition
Rh incompatibility
Condition
Immunodeficiency syndromes
Condition

Symptoms

Bruising
Painful swollen joints
Swollen and painful joint
Skin sores
Flaky or peeling skin

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