by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 08/29/2025 | Autoimmune Diseases, Gastrointestinal Diseases
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that primarily affects the colon (large intestine) and rectum. It is characterized by continuous inflammation and the formation of ulcers in the intestinal lining, causing symptoms that can range from mild to...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 08/01/2025 | Autoimmune Diseases, Gastrointestinal Diseases
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract that can affect any part of the digestive system, from the mouth to the anus. However, it most commonly affects the end of the small intestine (ileum) and the beginning of the large...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 07/14/2025 | Autoimmune Diseases
Myasthenia gravis is a rare autoimmune condition that can significantly affect a person’s quality of life. Its hallmark symptom is muscle weakness that worsens with physical activity and improves with rest. Although it is a chronic disease, advances in medicine...
by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 05/29/2025 | Autoimmune Diseases
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, autoimmune, and inflammatory disease that affects the central nervous system, especially the brain and spinal cord. It occurs when the immune system attacks the myelin sheath—a substance that coats and protects nerve...
by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 05/26/2025 | Autoimmune Diseases
Scleroderma is a rare, chronic autoimmune disease characterized by the hardening and thickening of the skin. It may also affect internal organs. The name comes from the Greek words sclero (hard) and derma (skin), reflecting one of the condition’s most typical...
by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 05/23/2025 | Autoimmune Diseases
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine. It can cause persistent pain, stiffness, and, in more advanced cases, fusion of the vertebrae—compromising spinal mobility. Although relatively rare, it is one of the...