systemic disease
Affects entire organism
A systemic disease affects the body as a whole rather than a single organ or localized area.
Diabetes, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis are systemic diseases—they may manifest in specific symptoms, but the underlying dysfunction operates throughout multiple systems.
The infection became systemic and spread to her kidneys and heart.
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- autoimmune disorderBody's defenses attack itself
- metabolic syndromeClustered cardiovascular risk factors
- inflammationProtective tissue response
flare up · genetic mutation · fatigue · chronic pain · immunosuppressants · vasculitis · sarcoidosis · gene therapy · genetic screening · swelling · joint pain · fever · rash · weight loss · early diagnosis · antibiotics · quality of life · muscle weakness
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