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Immunity and autoimmune pathology
Immunity is non-susceptibility that may be either congenital (genetically predetermined) or acquired (developed during the life after natural or artificially induced (immunisation) exposure to particular disease agents).
The immune system allows us to live and survive in this world, by protecting our body from everything that is strange and dangerous (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, stress, radiation, non-systematic use of medications and other factors) and in the event of any extreme conditions.
The objective of the numerous factors of the immune system is to protect the body against any aggression, irrespective of its origin.
Immunity is not characterised by any individual parameter, it is so complicated that knowing the amount of one or another type of immune cell is not enough. If these good cells that protect our body – leukocytes and lymphocytes – start proliferating beyond control, lymph or blood cell cancer may occur.
Usually the immune system of a human can discern between the structures of the body and foreign structures. However, sometimes the settings of the complex mechanism of the immune system break down and the system starts functioning in excess, inappropriately, and causes allergic reactions, instead of protecting. Or it reacts in error and produces antibodies that attack the normal tissue of the body itself.
Autoimmune pathologies are diseases, the pathogenesis of which involves lymphocytes that induce destructive mechanisms by recognising the membranes of the cells of the body itself or native molecules of intercellular substance and initiating immune inflammation. To diagnose an autoimmune pathology, the hormonal or cellular immune reactivity directed against the components of the body of the patient themselves must be proven. Any autoimmune disease is characterised by a long-term, chronic course with periods of remission and aggravation, like in the patients with chronic infectious diseases.
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Vertigo
The only vertigo office in Latvia, where you can receive a consultation from highly qualified specialists (neurootorhynolaryngologist and neurologist). The diagnosis is determined by using modern equipment: audiometer, tympanometer, as well as the only head impulse test examination device in Latvia.
If you have recurring episodes of vertigo, immediately consult your physician. It is important to determine the cause of vertigo in order to apply an appropriate therapy or control method that will improve the quality of life, health and well-being.
Pacemakers and testing thereof
Regular tests of cardiac pacemaker is essential for the safety and improvement of the quality of life of the patient with a pacemaker.
Testing of pacemakers is performed with four different devices, since every manufacturer of pacemakers has developed their own diagnostic device, which cannot be used to test pacemakers made by other manufacturers. These tests may be performed at our clinic on an outpatient basis, since this is a minor procedure that lasts for approximately 30 minutes.
Sleep disorders and the first steps towards healthier sleep
Consequences of poor sleep. The positive health effects of good quality sleep. Sleep diary. When to see a specialist.
Sleep is one of the elements that is essential for everyone’s quality of life. Good sleep can significantly improve quality of life and health, while a lack of sleep can have a negative impact both on one’s personal and professional life.
Sleep hygiene rules – 15 recommendations for healthy sleep
Learn how you can improve the quality of your sleep. Introduce the sleep diary at the same time. It will help you notice causal relations and, probably, make the corrections you require. Sleep diary will prove very useful, if you plan a visit to a sleep disorder specialist.
Headaches
Headache office of GK Neiroklīnika is one of the infrequent specialised headache offices in Latvia. Comprehensive headache care performed by experienced neurologists and physiotherapists is offered here. A multiple-profile therapy plan is drawn up for the patient, which contains individually adjusted changes in lifestyle, occupations and medicinal therapy.
Two week sleep diary / 15 healthy sleep habits
Here are 15 recommendations that will significantly improve your quality of sleep. You have probably been observing some of them already! If, as a result of observing these habits, your quality of sleep has not improved, apply for a consultation with a sleep specialist.
