Weight loss in autoimmune diseases. Autoimmunity can be thought of as a ‘self-induced self-defense system’. In these autoimmune diseases, the body considers its own living cells as foreign cells. With this, antibodies develop and attack the living cells. Example of this – joint pains due to rheumatism. Autoimmunity-predominant diseases include joint pain, muscle aches, swelling, and mild fever. Weight loss is also possible in these diseases. Panchakarma treatments and symptomatic treatments should be done in these types of diseases