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Dr. Calvin B. Williams, MD, PhD is a pediatric rheumatologist in Milwaukee, WI specializing in pediatric rheumatology. He graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Calvin B. Williams, MD, PhD is affiliated with Children’s Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin, Children's Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Milwaukee and Children's Wisconsin - Fox Valley - Neenah.
Autoimmune Diseases
An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.
A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.
Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.
It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:
Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.
Dr. Calvin B. Williams, MD, PhD graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at St. Louis Children's Hospital. He is certified by the General Pediatrics Pediatric Rheumatology and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (1991)
Residency: St. Louis Children's Hospital (1993)
Board Certification: General Pediatrics Pediatric Rheumatology
Licensed In: Wisconsin
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Dr. Calvin Williams is a pediatric rheumatology specialist in Milwaukee, WI, Neenah, WI, and Appleton, WI. His clinical interests include systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). He is affiliated with Children’s Wisconsin and Medical College of Wisconsin. After attending the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Dr. Williams completed his residency training at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Williams include: Summer Fellowship, California Foundation for Biochemical Research; Earl C. Anthony Dissertation Fellowship, University of California, Irvine CA; and MRES Medical Scientist Student Scholarship, University of California, Irvine CA. He has an open panel in Milwaukee, WI according to Doctor.com.
