Here is an A to Z list of the Autoimmune disease’s currently thought to be linked with Leaky Gut Syndrome.
Beside each description is a brief description and a list of the main symptoms and where possible links to more information on the internet. Should you suspect you have an autoimmune condition, you must see you GP who will be able to help you identify your diagnosis.
The Medical Median Anthony William has a different view of AutoImmune Disease, which also correlates very well with the research produced by Dr Judy Mikovits, PhD
Diagnosis Descriptions for Leaky Gut and Autoimmune Disease
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- Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a form of encephalitis with an autoimmune reaction and usually occurs days/weeks after a viral infection or vaccination. ADEM at NINDS
- Addison’s disease – also called adrenal insufficiency or hypocortisolism, is chronic under-functioning of the adrenal glands and production of hormones affecting how the body uses carbohydrates, protein, fat and blood sugar.Symptoms include weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue and low blood pressure. Medline niddk Addison’s on this site
- Allergic granulomatosis and angiitis or Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS) has 3 distinct phases – with symptoms depending on organs involved –Allergic with asthma, sinus pain, headache; Eosinophilic phase with weight loss and sweats; Vasculitic with pain, numbness & weakness in extremities. Medicine Net John Hopkins Vasculitis Center
- Alopecia or Alopecia Areata (AA) results in loss of hair on scalp or beard or the skin as the immune system attacks the hair follicles and slows down hair production. It can occur in men, women or children. MedicineNet Treatment NIAMS Q & A National Alopecia Foundation
- Anklosing spondylitis characterized by arthritis, inflammation and stiffness of joints. Usually involves the spine and joints of the neck, back and pelvis. Also called Strümpell-Marie disease & spondyloarthritis. Virtual medical centre Arthritis Australia
- Autoimmune chronic active hepatitis (CAH), or autoimmune hepatitis, is a disease of the liver usually occuring by itself, but sometimes with other autoimmune diseases e.g. lupus or APL syndrome. Symptoms include joint pain, fatigue and abdominal discomfort. NDDIC American Liver Foundation
- Autoimmune hemolytic anemia causes the premature destruction of red blood cells fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath, dark urine. MedlinePlus NIH
- Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) symptoms usually include jaundice and sometimes recent onset of diabetes mellitus, weight loss, abdominal pain or itching. A multisystem disorder, it can affect other parts of the body, such as the bile ducts or salivary glands. MAYO CLINIC
- Autoimmune retinopathy (AR) seeRetinopathy ScopeMed AMA
- Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura or Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura ( ITP) destroys platelets in the blood that are needed for prevention and control of bleeding. Symptoms include unexplained bruises or bleeding. eMedicine NIH Better Health Channel
- Autoimmune neutropenia means there are too few neutrophils (white blood cells) to fight infection so the risk of infection rises. Most common in infants. Usually fever symptoms Neutropenia Support Association SCNIR
- Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED) causes hearing loss and tinnitus. AmericanHearing Research Foundation
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) is a type of hypercoagulability. Symptoms include thrombosis (blood clots in the deep veins of legs), arterial thrombosis (usually blood clots in the brain), recurrent pregnancy losses, and low platelet counts. Antiphospholipid Syndrome Information Page
- Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS)regulates the death of lymphocytes. MedicineNet
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- Behcet’s syndrome with inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body has symptoms of swelling, redness, heat, and pain. Symptoms differ but can include mouth and genital ulcers, eye inflammation and skin problems. It can involve the intestines, heart and central nervous system.ABDA Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center
- Bullus pemphigoid causes itchy red irregular shaped skin eruptions that result in scarring. Sometimes the mucous membranes are involved. IPPF MedicineNet
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- Celiac disease responds to dietary proteins found in wheat, rye, and barley This leads to inflammation of small intestine and can cause diarrhea, constipation, anemia, fatigue, weakness, bone pain, and muscle cramps. Celiac Disease Foundation Gluten Intolerance Group National Digestive Diseases: Celiac Awareness Campaign
- Cogan’s Syndrome has inflammation of the eye and ear with dizziness, tinnutis, headache, fever and joint pain.Cogan’s Contact Network American Hearing Research Foundation
- Churg-Strauss Syndrome (CSS) or Allergic Granulomatosis Angiitis is inflammation of blood vessels increasing the white blood cells with late onset asthma then weight loss, fever, and night sweats CSS Association John Hopkins Vasculitis Center Mayo Clinic
- Chronic bullous disease of childhood DermAtlas NHS Foundation Trust
- Chronic inflammatory demyelinatingPolyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) causes swelling and destruction of myelin sheath over the nerves. Symptoms -weakness, paralysis, and/or impairment of movement in arms and legs. Sometimes numbness, tingling, and burning sensations on both sides of the body. CIDP Home
- Cictricial pemphigoid (CP) small blisters or erosions on any mucous membrane including the nose, mouth, eyes (OCP), esophagus, larynx, urethra and anus. IPPF
- Central Nervous System Vasculitis inflames the blood vessels in the brain and spinal cord with symptom’s including headaches. Can have sudden onset or be a waxing and waning condition Cleveland Clinic CNSV Foundation
- Crohn’s Disease – bowel disease with persistent inflammation of the lining or wall of the gastrointestinal tract. Major symptoms include abdominal pain and diarrhea. Healthline NIDDK
- Cryoglobulinemia a form of vasculitis which an immune response to chronic hepatitis C infection John Hopkins Cetnter for Vasculitis
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- Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) has itchy bumps and blisters on the scalp, buttocks, elbows and knees of people with coeliac disease. NFCA MedlinePlus
- Dermatomyositis has rash on face, neck, shoulders, upper chest, elbows, knees, knuckles, back and progressive muscle weakness particularly in the muscles closest to the trunkMyositis
- Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) in which round red lumps appear on the skin eMedicine DermNet NZ
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- Encephalomyelitis inflammation of the brain and spinal cord describing a number of disorders Wikipedia
- Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita (EBA) blisters on the skin DermNet NZ
- Erythema nodosum has red, painful lumps on the legs below the knees. Medscape Patient.co.uk
- Evans syndrome where an individual’s antibodies attack their own red blood cells and/or platelets. NIH Evans Syndrome Community Network
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- Giant Cell Arteritis see Temporal arteritis
- Graft-versus-host disease emedicine
- Graves’ Disease increases the production of thyroid hormone which controls metabolism. Symptoms include nervousness, heat intolerance, diarrhea, sweating, insomnia, and weight loss with increased appetite. Mayoclinic WebMD
- Gullain-Barre syndrome affects the body’s immune system attacking the nervous system and causing a neuromuscular disease with initial symptoms of weakness and tingling starting in legs and rapid progression to paralysis in legs, arms, face and breathing muscles. The NINDS, Guillain-BarreInformation Sheet
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- Hanot Syndrome see Primary biliary Cirrhosis
- Hashimoto’s thyroiditis also called autoimmune thyroiditis and chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is a chronic inflammation of the thyroid. MedicineNet Labtestsonline MayoClinic
- Hypersensitivity Vasculitis (HV) or small vessel vasculitishas red spots usually on forearms and legs may be caused by sensitivity to a drug taken. Vasculitis Foundation
- Inflammatory bowel disease. Also called colitis, enteritis and ileitis. Refers to chronic, autoimmune, inflammatory diseases of the bowel, mainly ulcerative colitis and Crohn ‘s disease. eMedicineHealth
- Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus attacks the pancreas and usually begins in childhood or young adulthood Type 1 diabetes: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
- Isolated vasculitis of the Central nervous system or CNS Vasculitis – inflames the blood vessels in the brain and spinal cord with symptom’s including headaches. Can have sudden onset or be a waxing and waning condition. Cleveland Clinic CNS Vasculitis Foundation’s
- Isaacs’ Syndrome: Neuromyotonia An Antibody-mediated Potassium Channelopathy with twitching of the muscles, increasing muscle stiffness and increased sweating. NINDSMedical links
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- Kawasaki disease (KD) is a serious children’s disease with high fever, red eyes, body rash, swollen tongue, sore throat and swollen glands. KidsHealth.org
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- Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) causes muscle weakness, usually first in the upper legs and upper arms. The attack interferes with the ability of nerves to send signals to muscles. A progressive syndrome it develops into eye muscles, and those involved in talking, chewing; sometimes dry mouth, constipation, impotence and bladder urgency. Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
- Linear IgA disease DermNet NZ
- Lupus – see Systemic lupus erythematosus
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- Meniere’s Disease has a group of inner ear symptoms, including tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo (dizziness), and a sensation of fullness or pressure in the ears possibly with hearing loss. Meniere’s Disease Australia
- Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)kidney inflammation, fatigue, purplish bumps spots on skin, nerve damage and fevers. Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center website
- Mixed connective tissue disease or MCTD causes joint pain, muscle weakness, cardiac, lung and skin manifestations, kidney disease, and dysfunction of the oesophagus Mayo Clinic merck manuals
- Monoclonal Gammopathy means abnormal levels of a protein have been found in the blood Mayo Clinic
- Myasthenia gravis fluctuating muscle weakness and fatigue caused by circulating antibodies that block receptors at the neuromuscular junction. Usual involvement of eye muscles, chewing, talking and swallowing. Myasthenia Gravis National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America More at Medline
- Multiple Sclerosis attacks the central nervous system -brain and spinal cord – interfering with the nerves system signals and causing neurological symptoms. It can follow an unpredictable course. You may experience only some of the symptoms and never have others. Symptoms may include numbness, tingling, pain, burning, and visual disturbances, tremor, difficulty walking, lack of coordination & constipation. Multiple Sclerosis Foundation The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) International MS Support Foundation
Multiple Sclerosis on this site - Multifocal motor neuropathy with Conduction block a progressive muscle disorder that often starts with weakness in the hands. It usually affects one side of the body differently and affects men more than women. More Multifocal MN info Multifocal Motor Neuropathy Information on Healthline
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- Neuromyotonia or Isaac’s syndrome has stiffness and cramping in the limbs, involuntary twitching of the muscles, muscles not relaxing even during sleep and fatigue.Medilnks
- Neutropenia see Autoimmune Neutropenia
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- Oophoritis – this is not a mis-spelling – it is inflammation of ovaries resulting in the destruction of the ovaries and a loss of fertility. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- Opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome causes unsteady gait, muscle spasms and irregular eye movements. Difficulty speaking may also be involved. Often seen in children less than 2 years old omsusa NINDS
- orchitis is an inflammation of the testis with mild testicular pain or swelling, resulting in infertility. Johns Hopkins Autoimmune Disease Research Centre
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- Palindromic Rheumatism an episodic form of arthritis believed to be connected to RA and Antiphospholipid Syndrome More information
- Paraneoplastic neurologic disorders
- Pemphigus vulgaris causes blister formations in the skin and the mucous membranes and begins with blisters in the mouth and on the scalp PV Network
- Pemphigus follaceus PF) is a blistering disease. It is milder than Pemphigus Vulgaris. Blisters are mainly on chest, back, face and scalp. Healthy appearing skin blisters when rubbed. PV Network
- Pemphigoid gestationis (PG) is a rare autoimmune bullous dermatosis of pregnancy. The inflammatory response is manifested by redness, itching and blisters. DermaNet NZ
- Pernicious anemia prevents the absorption of B 12 vitamin causing, paleness, weakness and nerve damage. MedicineNet
- Paraneoplastic pemphigus (PNP) is the most rare and serious form of pemphigus and is often found in people with cancer. Painful sores of the mouth, lips and oesophagus. PV Network
- Polyangiitis – see Microscopic polyangiitis
- Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) inflames the arteries. Areas affected can include muscles, joints, intestines, nerves, kidneys, and skin. symptoms can include fatigue, weight loss, and fever. pansupport Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center
- Polymyositis/dermatomyositis are neuromuscular diseases. They are sometimes referred to as connective tissue diseases that occur in all ages and both sexes. Limb (proximal) and neck weakness, sometimes with muscle pain. Dermatomyositis has skin rashes on the face and upper chest. Usually an elevated blood level of CPK. Polymyositis Dermatomyositis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica – A Syndrome of moderate to severe pain and stiffness in the shoulders and hips. Mayo Clinic
- Primary biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) also called Hanot Syndrome, is a chronic liver disease, where the body detroys the cells lining the bile ducts in the liver. Australian support Group
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) symptoms are itching, fatigue and yellowing of the eyes or skin.Medicinenet Liver Foundation
- Psoriasis is a skin problem that causes skin cells to grow too quickly, resulting in thick patches of skin. MedicineNet WebMD
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- Raynaud’s phenomenon affects the blood vessels in the fingers, toes, ears, and nose with colour changes of the skin (white, blue or red). Often with cold-induced numbness (pins and needles sensation) of the fingers and toes.
- Recoverin-associated retinopathy(RAR) see Retinopathy
- Reactive Arthritis formerly known as Reiter’s syndrome, has inflammation and pain in the joints, conjunctivitis and urinary symptoms usually after an infection. Better Health Arthritis Victoria
- Retinopathy causes retinal degeneration with rapid, painless vision loss associated with sensitivity to light. Similar to cancer-associated retinopathy (CAR) but without a detectable underlying cancer. ScopeMed National Eye Institute
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that causes stiffness, pain, loss of mobility and inflammation of the joints. It usually affects hands and wrists and sometimes elbows, neck, shoulders, hips, knees, and feet. Other symptoms include fatigue & a sense of not feeling well. Medscape Rheumatoid Arthritis Resource Center The Arthritis Foundation: American Family Physician: Rheumatoid Arthritis
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- Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disease characterized by small round spots of dead tissue. Sometimes misdiagnosed as tuberculosis. BetterHealth NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- Sclerosing cholangitis see Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Sjogren’s syndrome affects the tear, salivary, and other moisture-producing glands, thus destroying the glands and their ability to produce moisture. Other organs can be affected such as the lungs, brain, nerves, joints, kidneys, thyroid, and liver. Sjogren’s Syndrome FoundationSjogren’s Syndrome info Arthritis Victoria
- Systemic necrotizing vascolitides
- Stiff man syndrome or Moersch-Woltmann syndrome involves the central nervous system and causes progressive rigidity or stiffness of the body – affects the voluntary muscles of the neck, shoulders, trunk, arms & legs sometimes with muscle spasms. Yale University Dept of Neurology
- Systemic lupus erythematosus long-lasting attack on normal tissue causing varied symptoms of fatigue, fever and pain but almost always with skin rashes, kidney problems and sensitivity to sunlight which worsens the symptoms.MedicineNet
- Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) affects connective tissues (skin, ligaments, cartilage and bone), with an overproduction of the protein collagen making the skin thick and hard. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia.
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- Temporal arteritis or giant cell arteritis (GCV) is characterized by vasculitis that causes headaches, vision problems, joint pain, facial pain and fever. It can be localized in the temples or affect the whole body. John Hopkins Vasculitis Center
- Takayasu’s arteritis is similar to temporal arteritis but affects young adults, usually 15 to 20 years of age John Hopkins Vasculitis Center
- Thromboangiitis obliterans or Buerger’s disease is an inflammation and clotting of the veins and arteries in the hands and feet causing pain and associated with tobacco use.MedlinePlus Merck NYT Health
- Thyroiditis with hypothyroidism Health on the Net Foundation Thyroid links
- Thyroiditis with hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland)is Graves’ disease which increases production of thyroid hormone. Symptoms include nervousness, heat intolerance, diarrhea, sweating, insomnia, and weight loss with increased appetite. MedlinePlus
- Type I autoimmune polyglandular syndrome (PAS)In PAS the immune system attacks the endocrine system –‘Endocrine glands include the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands, the insulin-secreting cells of the pancreas, and the ovaries and testes’. Medscape
- Type II autoimmune polyglandular syndrome Medscape Reference
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- Vasculitis involves blood vessels in the skin and in the body. Symptoms depend on the type of vasculitis present. It can cause tender lumps on the skin, open sores and high blood pressure. Vasculitis Foundation
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- Wegener’s granulomatosis – inflamed blood vessels(vasculitis). Can involve any organ system, but mainly the respiratory tract (sinuses, nose and lungs) and kidneys. First symptoms include upper respiratory tract symptoms such as sinus with joint pains, weakness, and tiredness. NIAID Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center
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Hello Kirsty
My mother has been suffering with Wegeners Granulomatosis since 1993 and the condition is being “managed” by a myriad of medications prescribed by the local NHS consultant but in the last year or so she has not been able to eat a reasonable diet as it does not stay in her body for that long.
She is 94 now but I was just wondering what sort of diet she should be trying. She lives on her own and sets herself physical and mental challenges each day.
Hi Pete, thank you for you enquiry.
There is a wonderful company which makes a ready made bone broth, and this would be great for you mother to help her get all the essential nutrition.https://www.osiusbonebroth.co.uk. There are so many reasons why bone broth is a good staple for the diet. Kindest Kirsty
Dear Kirsty: A friend from church has been diagnosed by a well known hospital in Mn and sent home to Kansas to die. In May of this year he started having serious symptoms after losing his job. His ability to talk began to degrade quickly and by July he was incoherent and diagnosed with necrotizing vasculitis. I would like your comment on whether or not this man, under 60, could be suffering from an illness related to leaky gut and an immune system response. Thank you for your time.
Dear Ernest,
Thank you for you comment. I had to do some research on this one and found this
“This is a rare disease and there’s no known cause. However, autoimmunity is considered to play a role in this disorder. Autoimmunity occurs when your body forms antibodies and attacks your own tissues and organs”. healtlline”.
So where there is an immune system response, then a close look at the diet to reduce the inflammation causing foods and known allergens and replacing with more of the healing foods may be beneficial to help the modulation of the immune system. There may also some benefit from the adaptogenic herbs and working with the phenolics if there is some mast cell activation. Kindest Kirsty
I have adrenal fatigue..Diverticulitis..And high inflamation. I’m taking supplements cut out sugar dairy and caffeine and still feel sick when I eat. I’m afraid I will never heal or be able to work full time. Is this correctable?
Hi Roe,
Thank you for you post.
There is certainly a lot you can do to improve how you are feeling currently. Unfortunately not with a magic pill, however if you are willing to make some informed changes to your current lifestyle which include: sleep, stress levels, diet and exercise. Why don’t you fill out the Living Matrix questionnaire and then book one of the free calls with me if you would like to discuss further. Kind Regards Kirsty
I have been experiencing strange symptoms and I wonder if it’s one of these. I have muscle fatigue with perceived weakness in my legs. Ringing in my ears (since about 2008) and muscle twitches in various places of my body. Mainly legs. And here lately after eating my stomach seems to feel pretty unsettled. Almost an urge to vomit with reflux.
HI Bobby,
Thank you for your comment, and yes many of these symptoms are just the way of the body communicating that something on the inside needs our attention, how great is it that our body can do that :).. Have a look at cleanse, nourish and heal, there is lots of free advice in there that will help. many blessings Kirsty
Hi Kristy, this is a great list. I’d love to talk to you more about this, can you please email me at c.j.minnett@gmail.com. I would LOVE to talk to you!
Hi Janice,
Yes of course, do book one of the free calls with me via the link. Kindest Regards
Kirsty
I’m wondering why Gout isn’t on the list?
Hi Christina,
Thank you for your comments, and yes it probably should be. Many Blessings Kirsty 🙂