EP 121. Autoimmune diseases: why they are becoming more common with Dr. Fragio

In today's episode, Dr. Isabel Viña interviews Dr. Jorge Fragío, a specialist in Rheumatology and a Doctor of Medicine, to talk about autoimmune diseases .

It's becoming increasingly common to hear about lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Behçet's disease, and other autoimmune disorders . But are they really more frequent, or are we simply diagnosing them better? Why does the immune system, which should protect us, start attacking our own bodies?

In this conversation they discuss various autoimmune diseases and attempt to answer some important questions:

• Why do autoimmune diseases appear to be on the rise, and how much of that is due to improved diagnosis?
• What is known today about the causes of autoimmunity and why is there no single explanation?
• Lupus: initial symptoms that can go unnoticed for years.
• Rheumatoid arthritis: beyond joint pain, what other organs can it affect and how does that affect manifest itself.
• Behçet's disease: what is it and why is it so difficult to diagnose?
• The role of stress, diet, and lifestyle in the onset and progression of these diseases.
• Supplements and nutrients with the strongest evidence supporting treatment, such as vitamin D or omega-3, should always be considered as part of a comprehensive medical approach.

An episode to better understand autoimmunity , provide context, debunk misconceptions, and remember that today we have more knowledge, so we can know more, fear less, and choose better .

You can follow and learn more from Jorge Fragío on Instagram: @drjorgefragio