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Dr. Lee A. Denson III, MD is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH specializing in pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology (liver disease). He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 1993 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Lee A. Denson III, MD is affiliated with Cincinnati Children's and Children's Hospital.
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. Lee A. Denson III, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 1993. He completed residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is certified by the Pediatrics, . and has a state license in Ohio.
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (1993)
Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital (1993)
Board Certification: Pediatrics, . (1996)
Licensed In: Ohio
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Dr. Lee A. Denson III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 12 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lee A. Denson III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cincinnati, OH.
Dr. Lee Denson is a Cincinnati, OH physician who specializes in pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology (liver disease). He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. His areas of expertise consist of inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, and autoimmune diseases. Dr. Denson is affiliated with Cincinnati Children's. He is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine and a graduate of Yale-New Haven Hospital's residency program.
