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Dr. Clayton John Sontheimer, MD is a pediatrician in Boise, ID specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric rheumatology. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Clayton John Sontheimer, MD is affiliated with St. Luke's Health System.
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. Clayton John Sontheimer, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatric Rheumatology and has a state license in Washington.
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Residency: Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatric Rheumatology
Licensed In: Washington
Dr. Clayton John Sontheimer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 227 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Clayton John Sontheimer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Boise, ID.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Clayton John Sontheimer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Ilaris $36 |
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Dr. Clayton John Sontheimer, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $50,585.
Dr. Clayton Sontheimer's specialties are pediatric rheumatology and general pediatrics. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. These areas are among Dr. Sontheimer's clinical interests: osteoporosis, gout, and ankylosing spondylitis. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and performed his residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. He is professionally affiliated with St. Luke's Health System. According to St. Luke's Health System, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Idaho Falls, ID.
