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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Storm Newton

Nearly half of women with autoimmune diseases told their symptoms are psychological

Women presenting with autoimmune conditions that trigger symptoms such as fatigue, muscle pain and rashes are significantly more likely to have their illness attributed to psychological causes, according to a new study.

Analysis further indicates that female patients also endure longer delays in receiving a formal diagnosis when compared with men.

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