Although there are many environmental and nutritional triggers of autoimmune diseases, all are brought on by a combination of genetics and an external trigger. Autoimmune diseases are often hereditary, with multiple patients within the same family having the same condition. In order for any of these triggers to set off an autoimmune reaction, you must be predisposed to the condition. Typically, once an autoimmune disease begins, it can be difficult to stop. Knowing and avoiding your triggers can help you to control the severity of flare-ups and slow the progression of the disease.

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