Autoimmune diseases encompass a range of conditions where the immune system, which is supposed to protect the body, turns against it, attacking its own cells and tissues. Examples include multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and Crohn’s disease. While the exact causes of these diseases remain poorly understood, one increasingly explored research avenue is the link between traumas and autoimmune diseases. This article aims to shed light on this complex and fascinating connection.
