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Dr. Teresa Ann Orth, MD PHD is a perinatologist in Columbia, MO specializing in maternal and fetal medicine. She graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2008 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Teresa Ann Orth, MD PHD is affiliated with University of Missouri Health Care and SAINT LUKES PHYSICIAN GROUP INC.
1020 Hitt Street 3rd Floor
Columbia, MO
2301 Holmes Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
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. Teresa Ann Orth, MD PHD graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2008. She completed residency at Maricopa Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology-Maternal & Fetal Medicine and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine (2008)
Residency: Maricopa Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology-Maternal & Fetal Medicine
Licensed In: Missouri
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Dr. Teresa Orth is a specialist in maternal and fetal medicine. She works in Kansas City, MO and Columbia, MO. In her practice, she is particularly interested in gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), multiple pregnancy (e.g. twins), and genetic issues. Dr. Orth is affiliated with the University of Missouri Health Care. She is a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Medicine and a graduate of Maricopa Medical Center's residency program. According to University of Missouri Health Care, Dr. Orth is currently accepting new patients at her office in Columbia, MO.
