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Mr. Phillip Francis Forbes, PA is in Norristown, PA specializing in rheumatology (arthritis & autoimmune 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.
He has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Mr. Phillip Francis Forbes, PA appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, AmeriHealth, Cigna, Medicare - Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Workers Comp, Keystone Health Plan East HMO, Highmark Blue Shield BlueCare Custom PPO, Keystone Health Plan East POS, Highmark Blue Shield Freedom Blue PPO, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Choice Deluxe, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Premier, UPMC Health Plan Community HealthChoices, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) HMO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) POS, Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA, Highmark Blue Shield PPO, Highmark Blue Shield My Blue Access PPO, Highmark Blue Shield My Direct Blue EPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice EPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice 65 (Prime, Saver, Elite) PPO, Highmark Blue Shield First Priority Life (FPLIC) - AffordaBlue PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Proactive HMO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Keystone HMO, Keystone Health Plan East Keystone65 (Essential, Basic, Select, Liberty) HMO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) PPO and UPMC Health Plan - UPMC for You (PA HealthChoices).
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Mr. Phillip Forbes obtained a license to practice in Pennsylvania.
