Medically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MD Petechiae are tiny red, purple, or brown spots on your skin, inside of your mouth, or ...

Gout can occur in the hip joint rarely. In gout, uric acid crystals build up in the joints. There can be sudden, severe pain ...

You've heard massaging it can relieve stress—now experts have found the 27 million U.S. autoimmune sufferers could find therapy here, too.

Crohn’s disease isn’t just about digestion. From joint pain to vision issues, its hidden symptoms affect the body in unexpected ways.

Autoimmune disorders in children can cause symptoms often mistaken for common childhood illnesses. More precise diagnoses and ...

Psoriasis is a skin disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells. This results in an overproduction of skin cells, which accumulate on the skin’s surface, forming thick, ...

Addison’s disease is a rare autoimmune disorder where the adrenal glands don’t produce enough vital hormones, causing fatigue ...

Dermatomyositis and lupus may share symptoms in some cases. Here's what you need to know about these autoimmune conditions.

Formerly believed to predominantly affect Caucasians, new research indicates that MS actually may hit Blacks the hardest.

Despite the recent rise in herbal supplement use, research suggests certain supplements may pose risks for patients with ...

The best way to be tested for celiac disease is to discuss your symptoms with a doctor. They can perform blood tests ... You may learn more about your risk via genetic testing. Is celiac an allergy or ...