What Is IgG4-Related Disease?
IgG4-RD is a rare, lifelong disease that can progress silently over time. The body's immune system mistakenly turns on itself, causing damage to organs and tissues that are otherwise healthy. Understanding how organ damage can cause symptoms is important in the timely diagnosis of IgG4-RD.
IgG4-RD can affect different parts of your body, and its symptoms may resemble those of other conditions. Learning more about IgG4-RD can help you manage your health and advocate for yourself.
Making Our Voices Heard: Living With IgG4-RD
Watch inspiring stories of IgG4-RD patients who took charge of their health, spoke up about their symptoms, and didn't give up on themselves.
Identify IgG4-RD Symptoms
IgG4-RD can cause many organs to become inflamed and not work properly. In some cases, like with the pancreas and liver, IgG4-RD can be mistaken for cancer. Review the chart below to learn more about how IgG4-RD can impact various parts of the body.
