Autoimmune Disease Treatment (Cont.)

Who Provides Treatment of Autoimmune Disorders?

• A rheumatologist, who treats arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. These diseases include scleroderma and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

• An endocrinologist, who treats gland and hormone problems. These include diabetes and thyroid disease.

• A neurologist, who treats nerve problems. These include multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis.

• A hematologist, who treats diseases that affect the blood. These include pernicious anemia and autoimmune hemolytic anemia.

• A gastroenterologist, who treats problems with the digestive system. These include Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

• A dermatologist, who treats problems of the skin, hair, and nails. These include psoriasis, pemphigus/pemphigoid, and alopecia areata.

• A nephrologist, who treats kidney problems. These include glomerulonephritis (inflamed kidneys associated with lupus).