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Dr. Danielle Marie Howard, MD is a null in Boston, MA specializing in psychiatry & neurology, general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2010 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Danielle Marie Howard, MD is affiliated with Tufts Medicine and Tufts Medical Center Neurology + Cerebrovascular Diseases.
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. Danielle Marie Howard, MD graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2010. She completed residency at Duke University Hospital - Neurology. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (2010)
Residency: Duke University Hospital - Neurology (2012)
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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Dr. Danielle Marie Howard, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 202 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Danielle Marie Howard, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Boston, MA.
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Dr. Danielle Howard specializes in general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and practices in Boston, MA and Framingham, MA. Her areas of expertise include the following: neuromyelitis optica, prophylaxis (preventive treatment), and multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr. Howard is professionally affiliated with Tufts Medicine. She attended medical school at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Howard's medical residency was performed at Duke University Hospital. The average patient rating for Dr. Howard is 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to Tufts Medicine, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Framingham, MA.
