Autoimmune disease Autoimmune disease An autoimmune disease is a condition arising from an abnormal immune response to a normal body part. There are at least 80 types of autoimmune diseases. Nearly any body part can be involved. Common symptoms include low grade fever and feeling tired. Often symptoms come and go. The cause is generally unknown. Some autoimmune diseases such as lupus run in families, and certain cases may be triggered by infections or other environmental factors. Some common diseases that are generally considered autoimmune include celiac disease, diabetes mellitus type 1, Graves' disease, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis,
Dieterich's disease or therapy. The cause of Dieterich’s disease is still not fully understood. The disease can afflict patients of any age, but typically affects patients in their 30's. Though rare, it can also occur in children. Statistics show that generally more men are affected by Dieterich's than women in an estimated ratio of 3:2. The third (middle finger) metacarpal head has been reported to be the most common site of necrosis. Though osteonecrosis is a fairly common condition, many cases of avascular necrosis of the metacarpal hand go without being diagnosed. This is because presentation of symptoms is variable depending on