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Consultation of Allergology and Immunology in Ibiza
Allergology and Clinical Immunology corresponds to the medical specialty that covers the knowledge, diagnosis and treatment of a pathology produced by immunological mechanisms.
Specialists in these areas of medicine diagnose and treat allergic and immune system diseases. That is why it is important to go to them as soon as there is any suspicion of suffering an allergy or developing an autoimmune disease.
What is allergology and immunology
This branch of medicine covers the entire phase of study, diagnosis and treatment of allergic and immune system diseases. Medical specialists are known as allergists and immunologists.
Allergic diseases correspond to conditions that occur when the immune system overreacts to substances that are not harmful to most people.
Among the most common allergic diseases are dust allergy, pollen allergy, asthma and food allergy.
To make a diagnosis, a series of tests are performed to determine if a person has an allergy. Once detected, a series of treatments can be given to control the symptoms.
In the case of the immune system, it is responsible for protecting you against diseases and infections. Immunologists are the professionals in charge of diseases related to it.
At the slightest symptom or suspicion that you may have an allergy or disease, it is important to make an appointment with these professionals.
What is an allergology test like?
To confirm whether one has a particular allergy, an allergology test can be performed. In this way, a person can confirm what substances he or she is allergic to.
Allergists use different tests to evaluate a person’s allergies. For example, they may be skin tests that are performed on the skin. This is one of the most common allergy tests and is performed by applying a small amount of the possible allergy-causing substance to the skin and then pricking it with a needle. If the person is allergic to the substance, a rash will appear.
Food allergy testing may also be performed, for which skin or laboratory testing may be done.
To evaluate a possible allergy, allergists and immunologists can perform a variety of tests to determine if a person has an allergic reaction. Once identified, options for managing symptoms are provided.
As for the immune system, its function is to protect against disease and infection. Immunologists address conditions linked to a weakened immune system (immunodeficiency) and autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, scleroderma and rheumatoid arthritis.
Many of these conditions can have a hereditary component, although they can also arise spontaneously. At the slightest symptom or suspicion of allergy or disease, it is advisable to request a consultation with these professionals.
How are autoimmune diseases diagnosed?
Autoimmune diseases can also be diagnosed in several ways. Often, a single test is not enough to determine if you have an autoimmune disease; several tests may be necessary.
Autoimmune diseases refer to conditions in which the body’s immune system attacks its own cells and tissues. They can affect any part of the body and one of the peculiarities is that they can be difficult to diagnose, since the symptoms are sometimes different depending on the patient and can be confused with other disorders.
For diagnosis, the specialist evaluates the clinical history, performs a physical examination and may request laboratory tests. The evaluation of family history is also important, since certain autoimmune diseases may have a genetic component.
One of the laboratory tests that can be helpful in diagnosing the disease is antibody testing. It can be detected if a presence of abnormal antibodies is found in the blood. However, a positive marker does not always confirm the disease.
There are diseases such as lupus or scleroderma that can cause kidney problems and can be detected by renal function tests.
Allergology and Clinical Immunology in Ibiza
In case you have symptoms of possible allergies or autoimmune diseases, do not hesitate to make an appointment with the best allergology and immunology team in Ibiza. We are waiting for you.
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