Severe combined
immunodeficiency (SCID): In SCID, a child is born with a weak immune system
and remains under constant threat of infection and disease.
Temporary acquired
immune deficiency: This is a temporary condition in which the immune system
of a person gets weakened for a brief time period. This can happen due to
various reasons.
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Due to anticancer and organ transplant medicines
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Due to excessive consumption of alcohol, smoking
and poor dietary habits
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Due to viruses of flu and measles
AIDS/HIV: Acquired
immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the most deadly of all immunodeficiency
disorders. The HIV virus destroys a number of white blood cells, which results
in weakened immune system.
Symptoms of weakened immune system
There are several symptoms of immunodeficiency disorders that
can serve as warning signs to people on the verge of the condition.
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When a person is frequently infected by the same
virus and the virus doesn’t go away easily
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When mild bacterial infections get severe
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When the body doesn’t respond positively to
infection treatments
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When recovery from any illness becomes difficult
and remains incomplete
If you or someone you know experience any of these symptoms,
it is wise to consult your physician for better guidance at once.
Clinical Tests to determine the state of immune system
Immunodeficiency can be determined with the help of a few different
lab tests.
Immunoglobulin test
This quantitative test is carried out to determine the
excess or deficiency of three major types of immunoglobulins (antibodies). Immunoglobulins
are commonly known as antibodies and they are vital for a healthy immune system.
The test is prescribed when a person is experiencing recurrent infections,
which is a symptom of immunoglobulin deficiency.
Blood tests
Complete blood count is one of the major blood tests that is
also conducted to find out the status of immune system. If blood count shows a reduced
number of white blood cells, which constitutes a major line of defense of the human
body, then the person might have a weakened immune system.
HIV test
People with severe symptoms of weakened immune system are
recommended to undergo HIV tests.
How to boost the immune system
Improving the health of the immune system means your body
will become more resistant to incoming diseases. Making your immune system
stronger is not a linear program, because you are dealing with a complex
network of factors in your body that needs to be addressed. However, there are
certain measures you can take to boost the immune system.
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If you have to do one thing to boost your immune
system, it should be maintaining a healthy lifestyle because there is no better
and natural way for the improvement of the immune system. Avoid smoking, eat
healthy, limit your alcohol consumption, maintain your weight and blood
pressure, and get enough sleep.
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Make sure that you are consuming all those
important micronutrients which are important for bolstering the immune system.
If you can’t manage this through your diet alone, go for supplements.
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DR. JESSE A. STOFF is an internationally renowned physician with extensive credentials in clinical immunology and holistic medicine. A graduate of New York Medical College , he pursued extensive post-doctoral training including a fellow- ship at the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital in London , England
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