Autoimmune Diseases Primarily Affect Women, With Over 100 Types Known

Imagine your body has a super-smart army called the immune system that fights off bad guys like germs.

But sometimes, this army gets confused and starts attacking the body's own good parts, like its own cells.

These mistakes are called autoimmune diseases.

There are over 100 different kinds, and they can make people feel sick in many ways, like having sore joints or feeling weak.

These diseases are much more common in women, possibly because of their hormones or having two X chromosomes.

Doctors find them tricky to figure out because the early signs can be unclear and look like other sicknesses.

Researchers are working hard to find new ways to help the confused immune system, making treatments more targeted and effective.