Dr. Lama Wahed, MD is a vascular neurologist in Iowa City, IA specializing in vascular neurology, neuromuscular medicine and behavioral neurology & neuropsychiatry. She graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Lama Wahed, MD is affiliated with University of Iowa and University of Iowa Health Care.
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
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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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lama Wahed, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lama Wahed, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Iowa City, IA were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Dr. Lama Wahed, MD graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. She is certified by the Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Iowa.
Medical School: University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine
Board Certification: Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Licensed In: Iowa
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Dr. Lama Wahed, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 214 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lama Wahed, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Iowa City, IA.
Dr. Lama Wahed is a vascular neurology, neuromuscular medicine, and behavioral neurology & neuropsychiatry specialist in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Wahed is professionally affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care.
