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Dr. Yuhua Zheng, MD, MS is a pediatrician in Los Angeles, CA specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology. She graduated from Peking University Health Science Center. Dr. Yuhua Zheng, MD, MS is affiliated with Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
4650 W Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027
1500 Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010
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. Yuhua Zheng, MD, MS graduated from Peking University Health Science Center. She completed residency at White Memorial Medical Center. She is certified by the Pediatric Gastroenterology - American Board of Pediatrics General Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Peking University Health Science Center
Residency: White Memorial Medical Center
Board Certification: Pediatric Gastroenterology - American Board of Pediatrics General Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Yuhua Zheng, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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SUCRAID $466 |
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Humira $213 |
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Kanuma $82 |
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Ribapak-Ribasphere Tablets $41 |
PillCam $29 |
Humira $26 |
Bylvay $24 |
Non-Covered-Product $21 |
Other $72 |
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Dr. Yuhua Zheng, MD, MS has received 7 research payments totaling $16,887.
Dr. Yuhua Zheng sees patients in Los Angeles, CA. Her medical specialties are pediatric gastroenterology and general pediatrics. Before completing her residency at White Memorial Medical Center, Dr. Zheng attended medical school at Peking University Health Science Center. Her areas of clinical interest consist of inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, and autoimmune diseases. Dr. Zheng is affiliated with Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
