"Some autoimmune diseases are known to begin or worsen with certain triggers such as viral infections. Sunlight not only acts as a trigger for lupus but can worsen the course of the disease. It is important to be aware of the factors that can be avoided to help prevent or minimize the amount of damage from the autoimmune disease. Other less understood influences affecting the immune system and the course of autoimmune diseases include aging, chronic stress, hormones, and pregnancy."
Certain autoimmune diseases have what are called 'triggers'. These are things that cause an autoimmune disease to worsen. There are many possible things that can trigger an autoimmune disease to worsen. A few examples of these are: sunlight, changes in the environment, aging, stress, hormones, pregnancy, and a few other things.
Shomon, M. (2010, November). Understanding autoimmune diseases. Retrieved from http://www.thyroid-info.com/autoimmune/causes.htm
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