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International Men's Day: Millions of Men May Be Living With Undetected Autoimmune Disorders, Know What They Are

International Men's Day: Millions of Men May Be Living With Undetected Autoimmune Disorders, Know What Are They

On International Men's Day, we shift our focus on men's health and why is it important to talk about it. Time and again experts, doctors, and studies have shared how men generally visit GPs less than women. As per the NIH, US, the consultation rate is 32% lower in men than women. The difference is often attributed to a combination of women being more willing to admit sickness and seek help, while cultural factors and barriers for men keep them away from seeking help. However, not anymore, because both sexes require help when they need, especially when it is about their health.

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As per a 2024 study published in the<em> Journal of Clinical Investigation</em>, about 5.7 million men could be living with an autoimmune disease that they do not even know about. The disease in men are often overlooked, all thanks to the social barriers. 

Sex chromosomes play a key role in predisposing men or women to an autoimmune disease. Females have XX chromosomes, while male have XY chromosome and each chromosome carries gene sequence, which means specific pieces of DNA. Since X chromosome carries a bunch of gene related immunity,, having two of them could explain why women often have a higher rate of autoimmune diseases. 

However, men are less likely to book time with their doctors, which could impact the discrepancies between sexes. They could thus often be undiagnosed or could flag their symptoms only when the disease has progressed.

<h2>Four Autoimmune Diseases Men Should Be Aware Of</h2>

This is an inflammatory skin condition which affects both men and women. However, studies including the one published in 2023 in the <em>International Journal of Women's Dermatology</em> have suggested that men could develop this condition near their genitals and butt than women.

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As happens due to the inflammation of the spine's joints and ligaments and could cause back pain and stiffness. While the condition is rare in itself, it could affect men more than women, that too at a younger age, usually below 40. A South Korean study from 2018, published in<em> Scientific Reports</em>, AS was 3.6 times more prevalent in men than women. 

The 2018 report by the<em> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</em>, (CDC), US, provides data that type 1 diabetes may be slightly more in common in men than women. Though, other studies have been a mixed bag. Unlike type 2 diabetes, type 1 is an autoimmune disease, which means, here immune system attacks are specialized. What men should know is that both types of diabetes could up their risk of erectile dysfunction (ED) due to persistently high blood sugar, which could harm their nerves and blood vessels. 

A 2016 study published in the <em>International Journal of Impotence Research</em> found that nearly 60% of 151 men being treated for type 1 diabetes had mild ED. 

<h3>Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)</h3>

The most common forms are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, that take hold of digestive system. Chronic inflammation in the gut spikes the risk of colorectal cancer, which is one of the leading cause of death in men between 20 to 49 of ages. In fact, a 2023 study published in the journal <em>Cancers </em>noted that men with IBD faced a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer than women with IBD.

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On International Men's Day, we shift our focus on men's health and why is it important to talk about it. Time and again experts, doctors, and studies have shared how men generally visit GPs less than women. As per the NIH, US, the consultation rate is 32% lower in men than women. The difference is often attributed to a combination of women being more willing to admit sickness and seek help, while cultural factors and barriers for men keep them away from seeking help. However, not anymore, because both sexes require help when they need, especially when it is about their health.Also Read: The Kessler Twins Die By Assisted Suicide in Germany; How It Differs From Euthanasia As per a 2024 study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, about 5.7 million men could be living with an autoimmune disease that they do not even know about. The disease in men are often overlooked, all thanks to the social barriers. Sex chromosomes play a key role in predisposing men or women to an autoimmune disease. Females have XX chromosomes, while male have XY chromosome and each chromosome carries gene sequence, which means specific pieces of DNA. Since X chromosome carries a bunch of gene related immunity,, having two of them could explain why women often have a higher rate of autoimmune diseases. However, men are less likely to book time with their doctors, which could impact the discrepancies between sexes. They could thus often be undiagnosed or could flag their symptoms only when the disease has progressed.Four Autoimmune Diseases Men Should Be Aware OfPsoriasisThis is an inflammatory skin condition which affects both men and women. However, studies including the one published in 2023 in the International Journal of Women's Dermatology have suggested that men could develop this condition near their genitals and butt than women.Also Read: Delhiites, Skip Your Morning Walk, You May Be Inhaling 3x Toxic Air Than Usual, According To DoctorAnkylosing Spondylitis or ASAs happens due to the inflammation of the spine's joints and ligaments and could cause back pain and stiffness. While the condition is rare in itself, it could affect men more than women, that too at a younger age, usually below 40. A South Korean study from 2018, published in Scientific Reports, AS was 3.6 times more prevalent in men than women. Type 1 DiabetesThe 2018 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC), US, provides data that type 1 diabetes may be slightly more in common in men than women. Though, other studies have been a mixed bag. Unlike type 2 diabetes, type 1 is an autoimmune disease, which means, here immune system attacks are specialized. What men should know is that both types of diabetes could up their risk of erectile dysfunction (ED) due to persistently high blood sugar, which could harm their nerves and blood vessels. A 2016 study published in the International Journal of Impotence Research found that nearly 60% of 151 men being treated for type 1 diabetes had mild ED. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)The most common forms are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, that take hold of digestive system. Chronic inflammation in the gut spikes the risk of colorectal cancer, which is one of the leading cause of death in men between 20 to 49 of ages. In fact, a 2023 study published in the journal Cancers noted that men with IBD faced a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer than women with IBD.

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