It is the most sensitive and specific blood test for celiac disease and is the single test preferred by the American College of Gastroenterology, according to its 2013 guidelines, as well as the American Gastroenterology Association for the detection of celiac disease in those over the age of 2 years.
Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED) is the name used to describe the variety of disorders in which the ear is the sole target of an inappropriate attack by the immune system. This disorder differs from other vestibular disorders because medical treatment can succeed when given early and aggressively.iagnosing an autoimmune disorder as the cause of inner ear symptoms can be difficult. To succeed, a physician must have training and experience in these disorders.
Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disease in which antibodies damage the acetylcholine receptors and compromise the muscle side of the nerve-muscle communication point. LEMS is an autoimmune disease that affects the nerve and not the muscle. LEMS may be triggered by a lung cancer. An EMG test performed by an experienced neurologist differentiates Myasthenia Gravis from LEMS. Blood tests for certain antibodies may also help with their differentiation.