Symptoms of an autoimmune disease vary widely and depend on the specific disease.
A group of symptoms that occur with autoimmune diseases may include:
The health care provider will perform a physical exam. Specific signs vary widely and depend on the specific disease.
Tests that may be done to diagnose an autoimmune disorder may include:
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