What is IgA deficiency and how can it be helped?
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Selective deficiency of IgA is defined as low levels of -- or complete absence of -- immune globulin A, which causes decreased immune function in the mucosal surfaces in the mouth, gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestines), and lungs. This deficiency results in increased risk for respiratory and gastrointestinal infections. It is associated with autoimmune diseases. Affected people often have chronic diarrhea caused by intestinal infections, and frequent respiratory infections. Many develop autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus.
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Have you been tested for Celiac Disease?  Studies show that as many as 60% of people labeled with IBS (I say labeled because IBS is not a diagnosis, that is, it does not define the source/cause of the symptoms) actually have Celiac Disease.\n\nCeliac disease is an autoimmune disease that damages the lining of the small intestine.  It is caused by an allergy to certain proteins in wheat, rye and barley called glutens/gliadins.\n\nDoctors in the U.S. are so 'unknowledgeable' that they only diagnose this disorder in 3% of the patients with the disease.  It is a common disease, occurring in about 1 person in 100, but is only diagnosed at a rate of 1 in 3500 in the U.S.\n\nAnother possibility is food allergies/intolerances which are common causes of IBS-labeled symptoms.  The gold-standard for diagnosing food allergies is an elimination diet.  You may need to find a nutritional food allergy specialist to help you evaluate this possibility.\n\nBest wishes and good luck.
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Improvement should start within a few days, although it will take a couple of weeks or so to flush her system clean. In addition to omitting wheat, make sure she drinks plenty of water to help her liver and her kidneys flush things out more quickly.\n\nHere are some links about wheat allergies and wheat intolerance that may help.
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i have an 8 year old son whom has hypertension as a result of iga nephropathy a very rare condition. he also has a family history of  it.
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First I would go to this web site to understand all about Celiac Disease\n\nTo view the information on "Celiac Disease" go to:\n\nhttp://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/\n\nVisit the NDDIC home page www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov for more information.\n\nSecond I would ask either the person with the Disease or the person who cooks for him/her what to serve
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COULD BE MANY THINGS,IF IS THE ONLY THAT SHE HAS,SEE FOR INMUDEFICIENCY,FUNGUS,CANCER,SEE YOUR DOCTOR.FAMILY PRACTICE FIRST.
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Hi there.. I'm a Licenced Dietetic Technician. The answer to your question....Anemia is a concern that can be fixed. Anemia is a condition in which the iron count in your blood is low meaning you have a hard time transmitting oxygen in the blood to other body parts. An easy solution is to take a simle daily supplement of 18mg/daily for 2 weeks. Then have your HGB and HCT checked again to see if the Anemia has improved. Make sure you also take a Vit C supplement with the Iron to help absorb the iron. Hope this helped. Your should have more energy because you'll have more oxygen flowing through your blood! Good luck and if you have anymore health questions feel free to ask. -Elizabeth Segler DTR/LDT
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Count me in. \n\nI took allergy shots for three years and it helped a lot. Now I have mild cases in Spring and very rare cases in the rest of the year. \n\nWhy don't you go to the Immunology Dept. of an University Hospital; they may help with new treatments- at least to minimize the problem.
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An immunodeficiency means that the immune system of the body is not working properly. When a pathogen invades the body of an average person, the immune system fights it off with white blood cells, fever, inflammation, ect. If someone has an immunodeficiency, this does not work and the person has a greater chance of getting a serious illness...or worse.
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immunoglobulin A or IgA and immunoglobulin G or IgG...
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Why dont you try calling her attention by posting in one of the questions she has asked so far? In that way you know she will come back in some point and look through them looking for the best answer.\n\nAnswer one of her questions and also tell her thanks for her answer about the immunoglobulin, and leave her your email to contact you or ask her email so you can write her!
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Maybe, your immune system is weak. Immuno suppression may result in recurrent infections. See your doctor for further evaluation.
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What is Iron Deficiency Anemia? \n\nIron Deficiency Anemia (also called IDA) is a condition where a person has inadequate amounts of iron to meet body demands. It is a decrease in the amount of red cells in the blood caused by having too little iron. Iron deficiency anemia is usually caused by a diet insufficient in iron or from blood loss. Blood loss can be acute as in hemorrhage or trauma or long term as in heavy menstruation.\n\nIron deficiency anemia is the most common form of anemia. About 20% of women, 50% of pregnant women, and 3% of men are iron deficient. \n\nSome people with iron deficiency anemia always feel cold. They feel cold because iron plays a role in regulating the body's temperature.\n\nIron deficiency anemia and sickle cell anemia are VERY DIFFERENT.\n\nIndividuals with iron deficiency anemia may also experience pica. \n\nWhat is Iron?\n\nIron is an essential component of hemoglobin, the oxygen carrying pigment in the blood. Iron is normally obtained through the food in the diet. \n\nIron is part of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying component of the blood. Iron-deficient people tire easily because their bodies are starved for oxygen. Iron is also part of myoglobin. Myoglobin helps muscle cells store oxygen. Without enough iron, the body's fuel cannot be properly synthesized. \n\nWhat Causes Iron Deficiency Anemia?\n\nThe main causes of iron deficiency are: poor absorption of iron by the body (Vitamin C aides in iron absorption), inadequate daily intake of iron, pregnancy, growth spurts or blood loss due to heavy period or internal bleeding.\n\nAnemia develops slowly after the normal stores of iron have been depleted in the body and in the bone marrow. Women, in general, have smaller stores of iron than men. Women also loose iron more frequently than men because of the blood loss during menstruation. \n\nIn men and postmenopausal women, anemia is usually due to gastrointestinal blood loss associated with ulcers, the use of aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS), or colon cancer.\n\nGaucher Disease may also cause anemia.\n\nAm I at Risk for Iron Deficiency Anemia?\n\nHigh-risk groups include: women of child-bearing age who have blood loss through menstruation; pregnant or lactating women who have an increased requirement for iron; infants, children, and adolescents in rapid growth phases; and people with a poor dietary intake of iron through a diet of little or no meat or eggs for several years. Risk factors related to blood loss are peptic ulcer disease, long term aspirin use, or colon cancer. \n\nVegetarians are at risk of developing anemia. This usually occurs because they don't eat meat, (especially red meat) which is high in iron. However, vegetarians don't always develop anemia. There are many vegetables that contain iron (such as broccoli and spinach).\n\nCan Anemia be Prevented?\n\nYes. If your diet is high in iron, you probably won't be anemic. Iron can be found in red meat, liver, raisins, spinach, broccoli, and egg yolks. \n\nWhat are the Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anemia? \n\nThere are many symptoms of anemia. Each individual will not experience all the symptoms and if the anemia is mild, the symptoms may not be noticeable. Some of the symptoms are: Pale skin color, fatigue, irritability, dizziness, weakness, shortness of breath, sore tongue, brittle nails, decreased appetite (especially in children), headache - frontal.
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What is her diet? Lifestyle? Does your daughter have a high level of stress? Is her immune system intact? There are multiple reasons she was diagnosed with PUD, important point is to have her treated with antibiotics which could possibly clear up her digestive problems.
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I've got some extra you can have!!!!!  Seriously though, I think you have to stock up on pasta, rice, potato type meals, eat plenty of it.  If you aren't vegetarian, eat plenty of meat especially chicken.  Have you seen a nutrisionalist?  Maybe discuss that with your GP, if it's a problem for you, then it is a problem worth sharing and trying to get help resolving.  Do you have any other health troubles, have you had your thyroid checked out? If it's overactive you could be burning it all off too quickly, look it up! (try and cut down the fags - they're not good for you!!! - I should take my own advice lol)  Good luck
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There are a handful of very good immune building supplements she can take. ... One good one is "Grape Seed Extract". .... Another one is; "Olive Leaf Extract" ..... Another is; "Astragalus". \nTaking a good quality Fish Oil can be helpful as well.\n... She could for instance take the Grape Seed Extract along with the Fish Oil. .. Or take the Olive Leaf Extract along with the fish oil.\n\nShe should also avoid eating sugar,.. as sugar creates acidic conditioins in the body that help to promote disease.
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you can buy "echinacea" from the store and put it in his food, it will enhance his immune system, it helps, but you only need very small doses, and it is natural