Dr. Manushi Aggarwal, MD is a general practitioner in Erie, PA specializing in general practice and rheumatology (arthritis & autoimmune diseases). Dr. Manushi Aggarwal, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network (AHN), ALLEGHENY CLINIC and AHN Rheumatology.
145 West 23rd Street
Erie, PA 16502
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.
She completed residency at Carle Foundation Hospital. She has a state license in Illinois.
Residency: Carle Foundation Hospital
Licensed In: Illinois
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Dr. Manushi Aggarwal, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 185 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Manushi Aggarwal, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Erie, PA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Manushi Aggarwal, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Janssen Biotech, Inc. |
$99
SIMPONI ARIA $99 |
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AbbVie Inc. |
$85
$85 |
Taiho Oncology, Inc. |
$12
Lonsurf $12 |
Education | $99 |
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Food and Beverage | $97 |
Dr. Manushi Aggarwal is a physician who specializes in general practice and adult rheumatology. The average patient rating for Dr. Aggarwal is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Aggarwal's areas of expertise include polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), osteoporosis, and psoriatic arthritis. She is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network (AHN). Dr. Aggarwal is not accepting new patients at this time according to Yext. She trained at Carle Foundation Hospital for residency.