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.
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AIDr. Ashraf Dada, head of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Jeddah, said that temporary or passing sadness does not cause immune diseases.
In a phone interview with Al Arabiya FM, he added that while patients may feel responsible for their illness, autoimmune diseases are actually linked to genetic predisposition, immune system disorders, environmental factors, infections, or smoking in some cases.
The department head explained that the immune system "remembers" viruses that have entered the body and produces antibodies against foreign substances. However, in some cases, antibodies are produced against the body's own tissues, meaning the immune system attacks itself.
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