Guide To The Causes And Treatments For Isaac's Syndrome

Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy

Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy, otherwise known as IVIg, is a therapy that helps patients with weak immune systems or other illnesses fight infections. The therapy has been used to treat neurological issues like myasthenia gravis, and it has also been used for chronic inflammatory illnesses. IVIg might be used in lieu of corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, or other drugs. Some patients may have intravenous immunoglobulin therapy along with other medications. The immune system typically makes adequate antibodies to fight infection-causing germs. However, when patients have a deficient immune system, the body doesn't make enough antibodies. Isaacs' syndrome patients may need to suppress their immune systems to reduce their symptoms, so they might need IVIg treatment to replace the lost immune function. The treatment has also been shown to raise the red blood cell count in autoimmune patients. Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy stops white blood cells from destroying red blood cells in lupus patients. There may be similar effects on autoimmune-related Isaacs' syndrome, but there hasn't been enough research to be conclusive. In addition, some patients have had increased symptoms with IVIg therapy.

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