Autoimmune & Inflammation in South Plainfield, NJ

Autoimmune and inflammatory conditions seen at Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ. Each page below explains the condition and what research says about acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine as complementary care alongside your specialist’s treatment.

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Achalasia

Achalasia is a rare swallowing disorder in which the muscle at the bottom of the esophagus does not relax and the esophagus does not push food down normally. It needs treatment from a gastroenterologist or surgeon. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment, and they do not replace it.

Acute Motor Axonal Neuropathy (AMAN)

Acute motor axonal neuropathy is an axonal form of Guillain-Barré syndrome, in which the immune system attacks the motor nerve fibers and causes rapid muscle weakness. It is a medical emergency that needs hospital treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care during recovery, after medical management, and never in place of it.

Addison’s Disease

Addison’s disease is a rare condition in which the adrenal glands cannot make enough cortisol and related hormones, most often because the immune system has damaged them. It requires lifelong hormone replacement prescribed by a physician. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue, stress and poor sleep, alongside that treatment.

Adult Still’s Disease

Adult Still’s disease is a rare inflammatory condition that causes daily fevers, a fleeting rash and joint inflammation. It needs treatment by a rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for pain, fatigue and stress, alongside your medical treatment. They do not treat the disease or replace your medicines.

Agammaglobulinemia

Agammaglobulinemia is a rare inherited immune disorder in which the body cannot make mature B cells or antibodies, leaving people open to serious infections. It requires lifelong care from an immunologist, including antibody replacement. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as stress, fatigue and sleep, and they do not replace medical treatment.

Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks hair follicles and causes patchy hair loss on the scalp or body. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for people with alopecia areata. This care works alongside dermatology treatment and does not replace it.

Amyloidosis

Amyloidosis is a rare group of diseases in which misfolded proteins build up as amyloid deposits in the heart, kidneys, nerves and other organs. It needs specialist medical treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as pain, fatigue, sleep and stress, alongside your medical team and never in place of it.

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a long-term inflammatory disease that mainly affects the spine and the joints where the spine meets the pelvis, causing back pain and stiffness. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for pain, stiffness and quality of life. This care works alongside your rheumatologist’s treatment and does not replace it.

Anti-GBM Nephritis

Anti-GBM nephritis is a rare, serious autoimmune kidney disease in which antibodies attack the filtering membranes of the kidneys, and sometimes the lungs. It needs urgent treatment by a kidney specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care after the disease is under medical management, never as a replacement for it.

Autoimmune Angioedema

Autoimmune angioedema is a rare condition in which the immune system disrupts the body’s own swelling controls, causing repeated attacks of deep swelling in the face, lips, throat, gut or limbs. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment, never in place of it.

Autoimmune Dysautonomia

Autoimmune dysautonomia is a group of conditions in which the immune system attacks parts of the autonomic nervous system, the network that controls heart rate, blood pressure, digestion and sweating. It needs specialist medical care. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms, alongside your neurologist and other physicians.

Autoimmune Encephalitis

Autoimmune encephalitis is a rare, serious condition in which the immune system attacks the brain, causing seizures, confusion, behavior changes and memory problems. It is a medical emergency that needs urgent hospital care. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care during recovery, with your treating team’s knowledge. They do not treat the brain inflammation or replace your medicines.

Autoimmune Hepatitis

Autoimmune hepatitis is a long-term condition in which the immune system attacks the liver and causes inflammation that can lead to scarring if untreated. It needs ongoing treatment by a physician, usually a liver specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, with your treating team’s knowledge. They do not treat the liver disease or replace your medicines.

Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED)

Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED) is a rare condition in which the immune system attacks the inner ear, causing hearing loss that often worsens over weeks to months, with tinnitus or dizziness in some people. It needs prompt specialist care, usually with steroids. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as tinnitus and stress.

Autoimmune Myocarditis

Autoimmune myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle driven by the immune system, and it needs medical treatment, often under a cardiologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, after your condition is under medical management and with your treating team’s knowledge. This care does not treat the heart inflammation itself or replace your medicines.

Autoimmune Oophoritis

Autoimmune oophoritis is a rare condition in which the immune system attacks the ovaries, which can lead to irregular periods, early menopause and reduced fertility. It needs care from a physician, usually a gynecologist or endocrinologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside your medical team. They are not a treatment for the ovarian disease.

Autoimmune Orchitis

Autoimmune orchitis is a rare condition in which the immune system attacks the testicles, which can cause pain, swelling and reduced fertility. It needs evaluation and treatment by a physician, often a urologist or rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that medical care, not as a treatment for the testicular inflammation.

Autoimmune Pancreatitis

Autoimmune pancreatitis is a rare form of pancreatic inflammation in which the immune system attacks the pancreas. It needs diagnosis and treatment by physicians, usually a gastroenterologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms and well-being, with your treating team’s knowledge. They do not treat the disease itself.

Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type II (Schmidt Syndrome)

Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type II, also called Schmidt syndrome, is a rare condition in which the immune system attacks more than one hormone gland, most often the adrenal glands, thyroid and pancreas. It needs lifelong care from an endocrinologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue and stress, alongside your hormone treatment and never in place of it.

Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndromes (Types I, II and III)

Autoimmune polyglandular syndromes are rare conditions in which the immune system attacks two or more hormone-producing glands, such as the adrenals, thyroid, parathyroids and pancreas. They need lifelong care from an endocrinologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue, stress and sleep, alongside your medical treatment.

Autoimmune Retinopathy

Autoimmune retinopathy is a rare condition in which antibodies made by the immune system appear to attack the retina, causing vision loss. It needs care from an eye specialist and often a wider medical workup. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment, not as treatment for the retina.

Autoimmune Urticaria

Autoimmune urticaria is a form of long-lasting hives in which the immune system makes antibodies that switch on the skin’s mast cells, causing itchy welts and sometimes swelling. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for itch, sleep and stress. This care works alongside your physician’s treatment and does not replace antihistamines or other prescribed medicines.

Baló’s Concentric Sclerosis

Baló’s concentric sclerosis is a rare inflammatory demyelinating disease of the brain in which the protective coating of nerve fibers is damaged in a layered, ring-like pattern, usually treated as a variant of multiple sclerosis. It needs specialist neurological care. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment, never in place of it.

Behcet’s Disease

Behçet’s disease is a rare, long-term inflammatory condition that causes repeated mouth and genital ulcers and can also affect the eyes, skin, joints, blood vessels and nervous system. It needs treatment from a physician, usually a rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that medical treatment, never in place of it.

Bullous Pemphigoid

Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune skin disease that causes large, tense, fluid-filled blisters and often intense itching, mostly in older adults. It needs treatment from a physician, usually a dermatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment, never in place of it.

Castleman Disease (CD)

Castleman disease is a rare group of disorders in which lymph nodes enlarge because of abnormal immune cell growth, sometimes with body-wide inflammation. It needs diagnosis and treatment by physicians, often a hematologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue, pain and poor sleep, alongside your medical team and never in place of treatment.

Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which eating gluten damages the lining of the small intestine, and it needs medical diagnosis and a strict lifelong gluten-free diet. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as digestive discomfort and stress, alongside your physician’s care and never in place of the gluten-free diet.

Chagas Disease

Chagas disease is an infection with the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, spread mainly by triatomine (“kissing”) bugs, that can silently damage the heart and digestive tract over years. It needs medical diagnosis and specialist care. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as stress, fatigue and constipation, alongside your physicians, never in place of them.

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare, treatable immune-mediated disease in which the body attacks the covering of the peripheral nerves, causing weakness, numbness and tingling that develop over weeks to months. It needs treatment directed by a neurologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms, alongside your medical treatment.

Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO)

Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis is a rare inflammatory bone disease, not an infection, that causes bone pain and swelling in one or more bones and often begins in childhood. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for pain, stress and general well-being, alongside medical treatment.

Cicatricial Pemphigoid

Cicatricial pemphigoid is a rare, long-term autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the lining of the mouth, eyes and other mucous membranes, causing blisters and scarring. It needs treatment from physicians, often including eye and skin specialists. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms, alongside your medical treatment.

Cogan’s Syndrome

Cogan’s syndrome is a rare autoimmune condition that inflames the eyes and inner ears and can cause hearing loss, vertigo and, in some people, inflammation of blood vessels. It needs specialist medical treatment, often with corticosteroids. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as stress, sleep and tinnitus, after medical management is in place.

Cold Agglutinin Disease

Cold agglutinin disease is a rare autoimmune condition in which antibodies attach to red blood cells and, with complement activation, destroy them, causing anemia and cold-triggered symptoms in the hands and feet. It needs care from a hematologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue and sleep, alongside your medical treatment.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a rare chronic pain condition, usually in an arm or leg after an injury or surgery, with pain far out of proportion to the original problem. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for pain and function. The research for CRPS itself is thin, and this care works alongside your physicians and does not replace their treatment.

Congenital Heart Block

Congenital heart block is a rare condition in which the electrical signal between the upper and lower chambers of the heart is delayed or blocked, found before birth or in early infancy. It needs care from cardiologists and, often, a pacemaker. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, after medical management is in place and with your treating team’s knowledge.

Coxsackie Myocarditis

Coxsackie myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle caused by a coxsackievirus infection, and it can range from mild to life-threatening. It needs urgent medical evaluation and cardiology care. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for fatigue, sleep and stress during recovery, after your heart condition is under medical management.

CREST Syndrome

CREST syndrome is the older name for limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis, a rare autoimmune disease that thickens the skin of the fingers and face and affects blood vessels and the esophagus, and sometimes the lungs. It needs care from a rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as cold fingers, pain and stress.

Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s disease is a lifelong inflammatory bowel disease that can inflame any part of the digestive tract, causing pain, diarrhea, weight loss and fatigue. It needs treatment from a physician, usually a gastroenterologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment, never in place of it.

Dermatitis Herpetiformis

Dermatitis herpetiformis is an intensely itchy, blistering skin rash caused by the same gluten-driven immune reaction that underlies celiac disease. It is treated medically, mainly with a strict gluten-free diet and often dapsone. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for itch, stress and sleep, alongside that medical treatment.

Dermatomyositis

Dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune disease that causes a distinctive skin rash and muscle weakness, and it can also affect the lungs and other organs. It needs treatment from a physician, usually a rheumatologist or dermatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as pain, fatigue and poor sleep, alongside your medical treatment.

Discoid Lupus

Discoid lupus is a chronic autoimmune skin condition that causes round, scaly, red patches that can leave scars, often on the face, ears and scalp. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician, usually a dermatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for stress, sleep and fatigue, alongside your medical treatment.

Dressler’s Syndrome

Dressler’s syndrome, also called post-myocardial infarction syndrome, is inflammation of the sac around the heart (the pericardium) that can develop after a heart attack, heart surgery or other heart injury. It needs prompt medical diagnosis and treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for sleep, stress and recovery, after the condition is under medical management and alongside your cardiology team.

Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a long-term condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside it, often causing pelvic pain and sometimes difficulty getting pregnant. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for endometriosis-related pain and wellbeing. This care works alongside your gynecologist’s diagnosis and treatment and does not replace them.

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic immune-mediated condition in which white blood cells called eosinophils build up in the esophagus and cause swallowing trouble and food getting stuck. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as stress, sleep and digestive discomfort, alongside your medical treatment.

Eosinophilic Fasciitis

Eosinophilic fasciitis is a rare autoimmune-type disorder in which the fascia, the tissue under the skin, becomes inflamed and thickened, causing swelling, tightness and pain in the limbs. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as pain, poor sleep and stress, alongside your medical treatment.

Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss Syndrome)

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), formerly Churg-Strauss syndrome, is a rare autoimmune disease in which asthma, high eosinophil counts and inflamed blood vessels can damage the lungs, nerves, skin, heart and other organs. It needs specialist medical treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms, alongside your physicians.

Erythema Nodosum

Erythema nodosum is an inflammatory reaction in the fat under the skin that causes tender red lumps, most often on the shins. It is often a sign of another condition, so it needs a medical evaluation to find the cause. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for discomfort, alongside that evaluation and treatment, and do not treat the cause.

Essential Mixed Cryoglobulinemia

Essential mixed cryoglobulinemia is a rare immune disorder in which abnormal antibodies clump in the blood in the cold and can inflame small blood vessels, affecting the skin, joints, nerves and kidneys. It needs medical evaluation and specialist treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as pain and fatigue, alongside that treatment.

Evans Syndrome

Evans syndrome is a rare autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body’s own red blood cells and platelets, and sometimes white blood cells. It needs treatment from a physician, usually a hematologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as tiredness and poor sleep, alongside that treatment and never in place of it.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition of widespread pain, often with fatigue, unrefreshing sleep and trouble with memory and concentration. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for pain, sleep and stress. This care works alongside your physician’s diagnosis and treatment, including exercise and medicines, and does not replace them.

Fibrosing Alveolitis

Fibrosing alveolitis, now usually called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, is a lung disease in which scar tissue builds up in the air sacs and makes breathing harder. It needs treatment from a physician, often a lung specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment, not as a treatment for the scarring itself.

Giant Cell Arteritis (Temporal Arteritis)

Giant cell arteritis, also called temporal arteritis, is inflammation of the large and medium-sized arteries, often those of the head, in people over 50, and it can cause sudden permanent vision loss. It is a medical emergency that needs prompt treatment by a physician. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, after the condition is under medical management.

Giant Cell Myocarditis

Giant cell myocarditis is a rare, rapidly progressive inflammation of the heart muscle that can be life-threatening and needs urgent care from a cardiology team. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, for symptoms such as fatigue, stress and poor sleep, after the condition is under medical management and with your cardiologist’s knowledge. They do not treat the disease.

Glomerulonephritis

Glomerulonephritis is inflammation of the glomeruli, the tiny filters in the kidneys, and it can reduce kidney function or lead to kidney failure. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician, usually a kidney specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms and treatment side effects, alongside your medical care.

Goodpasture’s Syndrome

Goodpasture’s syndrome is a rare autoimmune disease in which antibodies attack the filtering units of the kidneys and the air sacs of the lungs, and it needs urgent specialist treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue, itching, poor sleep and treatment side effects, after your medical team has the disease under management.

Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a rare autoimmune disease in which inflamed small and medium blood vessels can damage the nose and sinuses, lungs and kidneys. It needs specialist treatment with immune-suppressing medicines. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms, alongside your physicians and never in place of them.

Graves’ Disease

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune condition in which antibodies overstimulate the thyroid gland, causing hyperthyroidism, and sometimes eye and skin changes. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as stress and poor sleep, alongside your medical treatment and never in place of it.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare, acute illness in which the immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, causing weakness, numbness and sometimes paralysis. It is a medical emergency that needs hospital care. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care during recovery, after the condition is under medical management and never in place of it.

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, often leading to an underactive thyroid. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for symptoms and well-being. This care works alongside your physician’s thyroid monitoring and treatment and does not replace them.

Hemolytic Anemia

Hemolytic anemia is a condition in which red blood cells are destroyed faster than the bone marrow can replace them, leaving too few to carry oxygen. It needs a medical diagnosis and treatment of its cause, sometimes urgently. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside your physicians, never as a replacement.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), also called acne inversa, is a long-term inflammatory skin disease that causes painful lumps, abscesses and draining tunnels in skin folds such as the armpits and groin. It needs medical treatment, usually from a dermatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for pain, stress and sleep, alongside your medical treatment.

IgA Nephropathy

IgA nephropathy is a kidney disease in which IgA antibody deposits in the kidney’s filters and cause inflammation and scarring that can slowly reduce kidney function. It needs ongoing care from a physician, usually a kidney specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue, poor sleep and stress, alongside your medical treatment.

IgA Vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein Purpura)

IgA vasculitis, also called Henoch-Schönlein purpura, is inflammation of small blood vessels that can cause a purple rash, joint pain, belly pain and kidney problems. It needs medical evaluation and, in some people, specialist treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside your physicians, never in place of them.

IgG4-Related Disease

IgG4-related disease is a rare immune-mediated condition in which inflammation and scarring (fibrosis) can build up in one or more organs. It needs diagnosis and treatment by physicians, usually specialists. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as stress, poor sleep and dry mouth, alongside your medical treatment.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

Immune thrombocytopenia, also called immune thrombocytopenic purpura or ITP, is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system destroys platelets, the blood cells that help clotting, so bruising and bleeding become more likely. It needs care from a physician, usually a hematologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, never in place of medical treatment.

Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM)

Inclusion body myositis is a rare, slowly progressive muscle disease that causes weakness, most often in people over 50. It needs diagnosis and care from a neuromuscular specialist, and no treatment is known to stop it. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for pain, stress and sleep, alongside your medical team.

Interstitial Cystitis (IC)

Interstitial cystitis, now usually called interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome, is a long-lasting condition of bladder pain or pressure with urgency and frequency that is not caused by infection. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for pain and quality of life. This care works alongside your urologist’s treatment and does not replace it.

Juvenile Arthritis

Juvenile arthritis, usually called juvenile idiopathic arthritis, is long-lasting joint inflammation that begins before age 16. It needs treatment from a pediatric rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for pain and well-being, never as a replacement for medical treatment or the child’s medical team.

Juvenile Myositis (JM)

Juvenile myositis is a rare autoimmune disease of childhood in which the immune system inflames muscles and often the skin, causing weakness and rashes. It needs treatment by a pediatric rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are discussed only as possible supportive care for comfort and well-being, always with the treating medical team’s knowledge and never in place of medical treatment.

Lambert-Eaton Syndrome

Lambert-Eaton syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder in which the connection between nerves and muscles works poorly, causing weakness, and it is often linked to small cell lung cancer. It needs specialist neurological care. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms like fatigue and stress, after your condition is under medical management.

Lichen Planus

Lichen planus is a long-lasting inflammatory condition that causes itchy, purplish bumps on the skin and white or sore patches in the mouth, genitals, nails or scalp. It needs medical diagnosis and treatment, and our care is supportive only. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered alongside your physician’s or dentist’s care, mainly for comfort, stress and well-being.

Lichen Sclerosus

Lichen sclerosus is a long-term inflammatory skin condition that most often causes white, thin, itchy or sore patches on the genital and anal skin. It needs medical diagnosis and treatment, usually with prescription steroid ointment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as discomfort and stress, alongside your physician’s treatment.

Ligneous Conjunctivitis

Ligneous conjunctivitis is a rare eye condition in which firm, woody, fibrin-rich membranes form on the lining of the eyelids, usually because of an inherited plasminogen deficiency. It needs care from an eye specialist and often a hematologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for general symptoms such as stress and sleep, alongside your medical care.

Linear IgA Disease (LAD)

Linear IgA disease is a rare autoimmune condition in which IgA antibodies target the layer that anchors the skin, causing itchy, painful blisters. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician, usually a dermatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as itch, pain and stress, alongside your medical care.

Lupus

Lupus is a long-term autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues and causes inflammation in the skin, joints, kidneys and other organs. It needs ongoing treatment from a physician, usually a rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as pain, fatigue and stress, alongside your medical care.

Lyme Disease (Chronic Symptoms)

Chronic Lyme disease symptoms are ongoing fatigue, pain, sleep problems and trouble thinking clearly that some people have for months after treatment for Lyme disease. The cause is not well understood, and any new or worsening illness needs a physician’s evaluation. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms, alongside your medical care.

Ménière’s Disease

Ménière’s disease is a long-term inner ear disorder that causes repeated attacks of vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, ringing in the ear and a feeling of fullness. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for symptoms such as dizziness, tinnitus and stress. This care works alongside your ear, nose and throat or neurology care and does not replace it.

Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)

Microscopic polyangiitis is a rare autoimmune disease in which small blood vessels become inflamed, most often harming the kidneys and lungs. It is serious and needs treatment by physicians, usually a rheumatologist and kidney specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue, pain and sleep, alongside your medical care.

Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)

Mixed connective tissue disease is a rare autoimmune disease that combines features of lupus, scleroderma, myositis and rheumatoid arthritis, along with a specific antibody called anti-U1 RNP. It needs ongoing care from a rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as pain, cold hands and fatigue, alongside your medical care.

MOG Antibody Disease (MOGAD)

MOGAD is a rare autoimmune condition in which antibodies against a protein on nerve insulation are linked to inflammation in the optic nerves, spinal cord or brain. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a neurologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue, pain and poor sleep, alongside your medical treatment.

Mucha-Habermann Disease

Mucha-Habermann disease, also called PLEVA, is a rare skin condition that causes crops of red-brown spots that can blister, crust and leave scars. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician, usually a dermatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for itch, stress and sleep, alongside your medical care.

Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid

Mucous membrane pemphigoid is a rare, long-term autoimmune disease that causes blisters and sores on the lining of the mouth, eyes and other moist surfaces, and it can scar. Despite the older name “benign,” it needs treatment from a physician, often with eye and skin specialists. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment, never in place of it.

Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN)

Multifocal motor neuropathy is a rare, immune-mediated condition that causes slowly progressive, uneven weakness in the arms and legs, usually without numbness. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a neurologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, such as for fatigue, stress and comfort, alongside your medical treatment.

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a long-term autoimmune disease in which the immune system damages the protective coating of nerves in the brain, optic nerves and spinal cord. It needs care from a neurologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, for example for fatigue, pain and stress, alongside your medical treatment.

Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune condition in which antibodies disrupt the signal between nerves and muscles, causing weakness that worsens with activity. It needs specialist medical treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, for example for fatigue, stress and sleep, alongside the care of your neurologist.

Myositis

Myositis is a group of rare autoimmune conditions in which the immune system attacks the muscles, causing inflammation and weakness, and sometimes the skin, lungs or joints. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician, usually a rheumatologist or neurologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for pain, fatigue, sleep and stress, alongside your medical treatment.

Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a chronic brain disorder of sleep and wake control that causes overwhelming daytime sleepiness and, in some people, sudden muscle weakness with strong emotions. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician, ideally a sleep specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for sleep quality, stress and mood, alongside your medical treatment.

Neonatal Lupus

Neonatal lupus is a rare condition in which a mother’s autoantibodies cross the placenta and temporarily affect her baby’s skin, liver, blood counts or heart. It needs care from obstetric, pediatric and cardiology specialists. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for the mother’s own stress, sleep and autoimmune symptoms, never as treatment for the baby.

Neuromyelitis Optica (Devic’s Disease)

Neuromyelitis optica is a rare autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the optic nerves and spinal cord. It needs treatment from a neurologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as pain, fatigue and poor sleep, alongside your medical team and never in place of it.

Neutropenia

Neutropenia is a lower-than-normal count of neutrophils, the white blood cells that fight bacterial and fungal infections. It needs medical evaluation to find the cause, and fever with neutropenia is an emergency. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside your physicians, not as a way to treat the low count or replace medical treatment.

Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid

Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid is a rare autoimmune disease in which long-term inflammation and scarring of the eye’s surface can threaten vision. It needs ongoing care from an eye specialist, usually with immune-suppressing treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for comfort and well-being, alongside your physicians and never in place of them.

Optic Neuritis

Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve that causes sudden vision loss, usually in one eye, often with pain on eye movement. It needs urgent medical evaluation and treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care once you are under medical management, never as treatment for the nerve inflammation or a replacement for your doctors.

Palindromic Rheumatism (PR)

Palindromic rheumatism is a rare condition of sudden, recurring attacks of joint pain and swelling that clear up between episodes. It needs evaluation and monitoring by a physician, usually a rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for pain and well-being alongside that medical care, not as a treatment for the disease itself.

Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration (PCD)

Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration is a rare condition in which the immune system, reacting to a cancer, damages the cerebellum and causes loss of balance and coordination. It needs urgent specialist care for both the neurological problem and the cancer. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, alongside your neurology and oncology teams.

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)

Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria is a rare blood disorder in which the immune system’s complement proteins destroy red blood cells, causing anemia, fatigue and a risk of dangerous blood clots. It needs treatment from a blood specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for fatigue, stress and sleep, alongside your hematologist’s treatment.

Parry-Romberg Syndrome (Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy)

Parry-Romberg syndrome is a rare condition in which tissue on one side of the face slowly shrinks, causing visible asymmetry and sometimes eye, nerve or jaw problems. It needs diagnosis and treatment by medical specialists. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for headache, stress and quality of life, alongside that specialist care. They do not treat the atrophy itself.

Parsonage-Turner Syndrome

Parsonage-Turner syndrome is a rare nerve disorder that causes sudden, severe shoulder or arm pain followed by weakness. It needs medical evaluation and treatment by a physician. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, for pain and recovery, alongside your medical team and never in place of it.

Pars Planitis (Intermediate Uveitis)

Pars planitis is a long-lasting inflammation in the middle and outer parts of the eye, a form of intermediate uveitis, and it can threaten vision. It needs ongoing care from an eye specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, for stress, sleep and treatment burden, alongside your eye specialist’s treatment.

Pemphigoid Gestationis

Pemphigoid gestationis, formerly called herpes gestationis, is a rare autoimmune skin disease of pregnancy that causes intense itching and blisters. It is not caused by the herpes virus. It needs care from an obstetrician and a dermatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for itch, stress and sleep, with your doctors’ knowledge and agreement.

Pemphigus

Pemphigus is a group of rare autoimmune diseases in which antibodies attack the proteins that hold skin cells together, causing painful blisters and erosions on the skin and in the mouth. It needs diagnosis and ongoing treatment by a physician, usually a dermatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, for example for stress and sleep, once your medical team is directing treatment.

Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, causing numbness, tingling, burning pain or weakness, most often in the feet and hands. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for neuropathy symptoms. This care works alongside the medical search for the cause and your physicians’ treatment and does not replace them.

Perivenous Encephalomyelitis

Perivenous encephalomyelitis is inflammation of the brain and spinal cord in which the protective myelin around nerve fibers is damaged near small veins. It is a serious neurological condition that needs urgent medical diagnosis and specialist treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue, stiffness, sleep and stress, after your medical team is in charge.

Pernicious Anemia (PA)

Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune condition in which the body cannot absorb vitamin B12, leading to anemia and sometimes nerve problems. It needs medical diagnosis and lifelong B12 replacement. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue, poor sleep and stress, alongside your physicians’ treatment.

POEMS Syndrome

POEMS syndrome is a rare disorder linked to an abnormal plasma cell growth, causing nerve damage, hormone problems, skin changes and other effects throughout the body. It needs treatment by physicians, usually hematologists and neurologists. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms, alongside your medical treatment, and do not treat the disease.

Polyarteritis Nodosa

Polyarteritis nodosa is a rare disease in which inflamed, damaged medium-sized arteries can reduce blood flow to the skin, nerves, gut, kidneys and other organs. It needs treatment from physicians, usually a rheumatologist, with steroids and often other immune-suppressing drugs. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, alongside your medical treatment.

Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory condition that causes pain and morning stiffness in the shoulders, hips and neck, mostly in people over 50. It needs medical diagnosis and treatment, usually with glucocorticoids. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside your physicians, and they do not treat the disease itself.

Polymyositis

Polymyositis is a rare autoimmune disease in which the immune system inflames skeletal muscle, causing weakness that builds over weeks to months. It needs diagnosis and treatment from a physician, usually a rheumatologist or neurologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as aches, fatigue and poor sleep, alongside your medical team and never in place of it.

Postmyocardial Infarction Syndrome

Postmyocardial infarction syndrome, also called Dressler syndrome, is inflammation of the sac around the heart that can develop after a heart attack. It needs medical diagnosis and treatment from your cardiologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for recovery symptoms such as stress, poor sleep and fatigue, after the condition is under medical management and with your care team informed.

Postpericardiotomy Syndrome

Postpericardiotomy syndrome is an inflammatory reaction of the sac around the heart that can follow heart surgery, causing fever, chest pain and sometimes fluid around the heart. It needs medical treatment and follow-up by your surgeon or cardiologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for recovery symptoms, after the condition is under medical management and with your care team informed.

Primary Biliary Cholangitis

Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a long-term autoimmune disease in which the small bile ducts in the liver are slowly damaged. It needs treatment and monitoring by a physician, usually a liver specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as itching, fatigue and poor sleep, alongside your medical team and never in place of it.

Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a rare, long-term liver disease in which the bile ducts become inflamed and scarred. It needs ongoing care from a liver specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture and carefully chosen Ayurvedic therapies are offered only as supportive care for fatigue, sleep and stress, with herbs used rarely and only with your hepatologist’s agreement. They do not treat the disease.

Progesterone Dermatitis

Progesterone dermatitis is a rare skin reaction that flares in a cycle, usually in the second half of the menstrual cycle, as progesterone rises. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician, often an allergist, dermatologist or gynecologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for itch, stress and sleep. They do not treat the underlying hormone reaction.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a long-lasting immune-mediated skin condition that causes red, scaly, often itchy patches, and it can also affect the nails and joints. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care alongside your dermatologist’s treatment, including for stress and general well-being. Research is limited, and this care does not replace medical treatment.

Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is a long-term inflammatory arthritis that usually occurs in people who have psoriasis, causing joint pain, swelling and stiffness. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for pain, stress and general wellbeing. They do not treat the underlying disease or replace your rheumatologist’s treatment.

Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA)

Pure red cell aplasia is a rare blood disorder in which the bone marrow stops making red blood cells, causing anemia, while white cells and platelets stay normal. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician, usually a hematologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue and poor sleep, once the condition is under medical management.

Pyoderma Gangrenosum

Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare inflammatory skin disease that causes rapidly spreading, painful ulcers. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician, usually with a dermatologist, and often involves immune-suppressing medicine. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for things like pain, stress and sleep, once the disease is under medical management.

Raynaud’s Phenomenon

Raynaud’s phenomenon is a condition in which the small blood vessels of the fingers and toes tighten too much in the cold or under stress, causing episodes of white, blue and red color changes, numbness and pain. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for symptoms. This care works alongside medical evaluation and does not replace it.

Reactive Arthritis

Reactive arthritis is a form of inflammatory arthritis that starts after an infection elsewhere in the body, usually in the gut or urinary and genital tract. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician, often a rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment, mainly for pain and stiffness, and never as a replacement for it.

Relapsing Polychondritis

Relapsing polychondritis is a rare autoimmune disease in which cartilage, most often in the ears, nose and airways, becomes inflamed in repeated flares. It needs specialist medical care, and airway or heart involvement can be serious. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for pain, fatigue, sleep and stress, alongside your physicians.

Retroperitoneal Fibrosis

Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare immune-mediated condition in which inflamed fibrous tissue forms behind the abdomen, often around the aorta, and can squeeze the ureters and block the kidneys. It needs specialist medical treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as pain, fatigue and stress, alongside your physicians’ care.

Rheumatic Fever

Rheumatic fever is an autoimmune reaction that can follow a strep throat infection and can inflame the heart, joints, skin and brain. It needs urgent medical diagnosis and treatment, mostly in children and teenagers. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for lingering symptoms, after the condition is under medical management.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term autoimmune disease in which the immune system inflames the lining of the joints, causing pain, swelling, stiffness and, if untreated, joint damage. It needs treatment directed by a physician, usually a rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment, never in place of it.

Sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease in which clusters of immune cells called granulomas form in organs, most often the lungs. It needs medical evaluation and treatment by your physicians. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue, breathlessness, pain and poor sleep, alongside your medical care.

Scleritis

Scleritis is a painful, sight-threatening inflammation of the white outer wall of the eye, often linked to an autoimmune disease elsewhere in the body. It needs prompt care from an eye doctor. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for general symptoms such as stress and sleep, alongside your medical treatment.

Scleroderma

Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune connective tissue disease that causes the skin to thicken and harden, and in its systemic form can also affect the blood vessels and internal organs. It needs specialist medical care, usually from a rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as cold fingers and fatigue, alongside your medical treatment.

Sjögren’s Disease

Sjögren’s disease is a long-term autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the glands that make tears and saliva, causing dry eyes and dry mouth, and sometimes affecting other organs. It needs care from a physician, often a rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms, alongside your medical treatment and never in place of it.

Stiff Person Syndrome

Stiff person syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder of the nervous system that causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms, often set off by noise, touch or stress. It needs specialist neurological treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for pain, tension, stress and sleep, alongside your neurologist’s treatment and never in place of it.

Susac’s Syndrome

Susac’s syndrome is a rare immune-mediated disease of the small blood vessels of the brain, retina and inner ear that can affect thinking, vision and hearing. It needs urgent specialist treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as headache, tinnitus, stress and poor sleep, alongside your physicians’ treatment and never in place of it.

Sympathetic Ophthalmia (SO)

Sympathetic ophthalmia is a rare, sight-threatening inflammation in both eyes that can follow a penetrating injury or surgery to one eye. It needs urgent, specialist eye care. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for stress, sleep and treatment side effects, after the condition is under an ophthalmologist’s care and never in place of it.

Takayasu’s Arteritis

Takayasu’s arteritis is a rare inflammation of the aorta and its major branches that can narrow or weaken the arteries. It needs specialist medical treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as stress, poor sleep and fatigue, alongside your rheumatologist’s treatment and never in place of it.

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare, life-threatening blood disorder in which tiny clots form in small blood vessels, using up platelets and damaging red blood cells and organs. It is a medical emergency that needs hospital treatment from a hematology team. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care after the condition is under medical management.

Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)

Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an autoimmune inflammation of the tissues around the eyes, most often in people with Graves’ disease, that can cause bulging, redness, dryness and double vision. It needs care from an endocrinologist and an eye specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as dryness, stress and sleep, alongside that medical care.

Transverse Myelitis

Transverse myelitis is inflammation across a section of the spinal cord that can cause weakness, numbness and bladder or bowel problems. It is a medical emergency that needs urgent specialist treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for pain, sleep and stress, after your condition is under medical management and with your neurology team’s knowledge.

Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which the body stops making insulin, so blood sugar must be managed with lifelong insulin and medical monitoring. It needs ongoing care from a diabetes team. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for related symptoms and stress, and never replace insulin or your physicians.

Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a lifelong inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and sores in the lining of the colon and rectum, with bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain. It needs specialist medical treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms and well-being, alongside your gastroenterologist’s care and never in its place.

Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD)

Undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) means you have symptoms and blood test signs of an autoimmune connective tissue disease but do not yet fit a specific diagnosis such as lupus or scleroderma. It needs ongoing care from a rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms, alongside your medical treatment.

Uveitis

Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye, and it can cause pain, redness and blurred vision and may lead to permanent vision loss. It needs prompt care from an eye specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for stress, sleep and treatment burden, alongside your eye specialist’s treatment.

Vasculitis

Vasculitis is a group of rare diseases in which the immune system inflames blood vessels, which can narrow or weaken them and damage organs. Many forms are serious and need specialist treatment, often with immune-suppressing drugs. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms, alongside your medical treatment and never in place of it.

Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease

Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease is a rare autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks pigment-producing cells in the eyes, ears, skin, hair and the membranes around the brain. It threatens vision and needs prompt treatment by an eye specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, never as treatment for the eye disease.

Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia is a condition in which the immune system makes antibodies that destroy the body’s own red blood cells, causing anemia. It needs treatment by a physician, usually a hematologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue, poor sleep and stress, alongside your medical treatment.

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