Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month: Evan's Syndrome.
Evan's syndrome is an extremely rare autoimmune disorder. The immune system destroys the body's red blood cells, platelets, and/or white blood cells. Those who suffer from this illness may have the following: - Thrombocytopenia: Lack of platelets in the body. - Coombs' positive hemolytic anemia: premature destruction of the red blood cells. What causes Evan's syndrome? Exact causes are unknown, but researchers believe that the syndrome is a dysregulation of the immune system. What are the symptoms of Evan's syndrome? Symptoms vary from person to person, as with any disease. Symptoms may vary according to what blood cells may be affected. Some of the most common symptoms associated with this syndrome include: -Weakness -Paleness -Fatigue -Shortness of breath -Unexplained bruising -Prolonged bleeding from small cuts -Susceptibility to infections Individuals with Evan's syndrome may go through periods of remission, where the symptoms be...