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The cause of autoimmune disease is unknown. There are many theories about what triggers autoimmune diseases, including: 1  bacteria or virus. 2  drugs. 3  chemical irritants. 4  environmental irritants.he following are some of the more common autoimmune diseases: 1  rheumatoid arthritis: inflammation of joints and surrounding tissues. 2  systemic lupus erythematosus: affects skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs.
A genetic predisposition that leads to either an over-reaction or an inability of the immune system to taper itself following an environmental insult can trigger an autoimmune reaction. Foods, especially certain types of protein, are common triggers of autoimmune diseases. Other triggers include dander, pollen, molds and even physical injury such as a scratch, sun burn or animal bite. A classic example of an autoimmune disease that involves a food trigger is celiac disease. This disease is caused by the body launching an immune response against the cells that line our gut in response to the presence of a protein found in wheat gluten.