Blood tests can help with the diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis. These include tests for increased liver enzymes or antibody levels. However, other tests are necessary to confirm the diagnosis.

Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DOKey TakeawaysA rheumatoid factor test checks for an antibody that can be a marker for rheumatoid arthritis. It is one part of diagnosis.Not everyone with a ...

Autoimmune diseases often present with overlapping, non-specific symptoms that complicate timely diagnosis and treatment. This complexity is magnified for individuals with polyautoimmunity, ...

ASMAs were first discovered in 1965 in people with chronic active hepatitis. Usually, your immune system will attack foreign bodies like a parasite or a virus with the antibodies made for defending ...

Autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs) represent a diverse group of conditions in which the immune system mistakenly targets the body’s own tissues, often affecting the musculoskeletal system and ...

A rheumatologist is a doctor of internal medicine who diagnoses and treats arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles, and bones. This doctor treats both autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

FRISCO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--True Health Diagnostics, a chronic disease management company, today announced that it has launched a new rheum-autoimmune diagnostic offering, which enables primary ...

Exagen Inc. has reached a major milestone by completing its 1,000,000th AVISE CTD test, a diagnostic tool for autoimmune and connective tissue diseases. This achievement highlights the company’s ...

Autoimmune hives (urticaria) are a type of rash caused by an overactive immune system that attacks healthy skin. It may be associated with an autoimmune condition, such as autoimmune thyroid disease.