Temporary sadness does not cause immune diseases, Saudi doctor says
Dr. Ashraf Dada of King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah says brief sadness does not lead to immune disorders, which are linked to genetics and other factors.
Dr. Ashraf Dada, a doctor at King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah, asserts that temporary sadness does not lead to the development of immune disorders. Autoimmune diseases, on the other hand, are primarily influenced by genetic predisposition, immune system disorders, environmental factors, infections, or smoking in certain instances.
During a conversation with Al Arabiya FM, the head of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the hospital emphasized that although patients may feel responsible for their illness, it is not accurate to attribute autoimmune diseases to mere sadness. In reality, these conditions are a result of complex interplay between various factors.
Dr. Dada explained that the immune system retains memories of viruses that have entered the body, producing antibodies to combat foreign substances. However, in some situations, antibodies are mistakenly generated against the body's own tissues, causing the immune system to inadvertently attack itself.
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