Do I Have A Weak Immune System?

Do you have high stress level in your everyday life?

Do you often get sick and constantly catching cold?

Do you need a long time to recover from illness?

Do you often have digestive problems, such as poor appetite, nausea, cramping, gas, constipation or, diarrhea?

Do your wounds linger and have a hard time healing?

Are you prone to infections?

Do you have more than four ear infections in one year?

Do you develop pneumonia twice a year?

Do you suffer from chronic sinusitis or more than three episodes of bacterial sinusitis in a year?

Do you need more than two courses of antibiotics a year?

Do you have frequent fungal infections?

Do you feel tired all the time?

Do you have a low platelet counts or a diagnosis of anemia?

Do you have a diagnosis of lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or type 1 diabetes?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have a weak immune system. The immune system represents a complex group of cells, tissues, and organs that defend your body against disease. Your immune system remembers every microbe that has entered your body, so the next time this microbe appears, your immune system will recognize and destroy it before it starts to multiply and cause disease. To keep your immune system strong, you need to choose and follow a healthy lifestyle. It is important to maintain a healthy weight, eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly, get adequate sleep and try to minimize stress.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have a weak immune system. The immune system plays a vital role in your body’s defense against infections. The parts of your immune system are white blood cells and organs and tissues of the lymph system (thymus, spleen, tonsils, lymph nodes, lymph vessels, and bone marrow). Your immune system recognizes and fights every foreign substance (antigens) that enters your body. It produces proteins called antibodies that can destroy a specific antigen. Your immune system can be weakened by certain medications, illnesses, smoking, alcohol, and poor nutrition. Talk to your doctor about your symptoms and ways to boost immunity.

n Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have a weak immune system. The main role of the immune system is to help your body to fight infections and other diseases. Your immune system consists of the innate and adaptive immunity. Those two types of immune system collaborate to keep you healthy. However, the immune system weakens with age. A variety of medical conditions and unhealthy habits, such as smoking or drinking, can also contribute to weak immunity. Based on your symptoms, physical examination and laboratory tests, your doctor will evaluate your overall health and recommend an appropriate treatment.