Autoimmune Disease & Heart Health
When the Immune System Turns on You
Autoimmune diseases can harm more than joints or skin. They can also damage your heart. The trouble is, many people don’t feel symptoms until real damage is done.
At BaleDoneen, we don’t wait. We check for early signs of trouble including heart problems tied to autoimmune disease. Then we help you take the right steps to lower the risk.
What Is an Autoimmune Disease?
Your immune system is supposed to protect you. But with autoimmune problems, it gets confused. It starts attacking healthy parts of your body.
Some common autoimmune diseases include:
Over time, this immune attack can cause chronic inflammation, which leads to damage including potential damage to the heart.
What Can It Do to the Heart?
Autoimmune disease may affect your heart in several ways. It depends on what kind you have.
You may develop:
This damage often comes from systemic inflammation. That means your whole body is affected—not just one area.
Why It Happens
Doctors aren’t always sure why someone gets an autoimmune disease. But certain things raise the risk:
Over time, the immune system stays active too long. This causes inflammation around the heart and blood vessels.
How We Find It Early
At BaleDoneen, we check for clues in the blood and body. Some of the tools we use:
We look at the full picture not just one number on a test.
Early Signs to Watch
Autoimmune heart problems may not cause pain. But you may notice things like:
These could be signs of myocarditis or pericarditis. Don’t ignore them especially if you already have an autoimmune disease.
What We Do to Help
We treat the root cause. That means not just masking symptoms, but finding what’s behind them. Our steps may include:
We also check for early artery damage. Chronic inflammation can make your arteries stiff or blocked, even if cholesterol looks fine.
What You Can Do Now
Start simple:
Stay alert if you notice new chest symptoms, or feel more tired than normal.