43% women with autoimmune diseases misdiagnosed with psychiatric conditions: Study
Autoimmune disease misdiagnosis: A major international study reveals women are far more likely than men to have their physical symptoms dismissed as psychiatric or psychosomatic issues by doctors.
Autoimmune diseases occur when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues. These include conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and multiple sclerosis. DH Online Last Updated : 13 October 2026, 17:24 IST Story continues below.
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