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Possible auto immune problem please help

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kurt19299
kurt19299

Hey guys new to the group been having multiple symptoms and troubkes for some years now.. i am a 23 yr old whit male. 

I have just found out i have low complement c3 and c4, and have been reffered to a rheumatologist.. any idea on what these results mean?..

My dr has said it means i more than likely have an auto immune disorder. Thanks for any help 

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  • louiselost
    louiselost kurt19299

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    Measurements of serum components c3 and c4 are done to diagnose some blood associated infectious diseases.  Hope this helps and you get it sorted out.

    Many people have autoimmune diseases that can be helped/controlled through medication.

    • kurt19299
      kurt19299 louiselost

      Posted

      Thanks for the reply! All other tests have been normal so its hard to find out whats causing all my problems
  • millie89422
    millie89422 kurt19299

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     Component C3 is the most important and abundant protein in the complement system. It is placed on microbes to destroy them. By measuring complement C3 levels, especially in how they compare with other parts of the complement system, your healthcare provider can diagnose and monitor treatment of certain diseases. One of the diseases that commonly involves abnormal C3 is systemic lupus erythematosus, or lupus, an autoimmune disorder.

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