What is immune deficiency?
Immune deficiency refers to a reduced ability of the body to fight off infections. It can be temporary – for example, due to stress or exhaustion – or a consequence of an underlying illness.
What are the symptoms of immune deficiency?
Typical symptoms include frequent or prolonged infections, persistent fatigue, and delayed recovery after illnesses.
What causes immune deficiency?
Causes include stress, nutrient deficiencies, sleep problems, or underlying conditions that weaken the immune system.
Welche Prognose kann ich erwarten?
The prognosis depends on the cause; many forms are easily treatable or manageable.
What are the risk factors for immune deficiency?
- chronic stress
- sleep deprivation
- deficiency states
- older age and pre-existing conditions
What treatment methods are available for immune deficiency?
Treatment is cause-specific – involving diagnostics of the immune status, targeted supplementation, and strengthening the immune system.
Welche Vorbeugungen können getroffen werden?
Prevention involves addressing the root cause, recommended vaccinations, and a healthy lifestyle.
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Wie verläuft der typische Zeitablauf?
Immunodeficiency can be congenital or acquired during one's lifetime – such as through illnesses, medications, or chronic stress.
Welche Komplikationen können auftreten?
- more frequent and severe infections
- longer courses of illness
How does Clínica Es Castell help with immune deficiency?
Clínica Es Castell in Mallorca assesses your immune status through vital diagnostics and specifically strengthens your immune system, for example, with infusion therapy. Learn more in the section Regeneration & Longevity; diagnostics are carried out through Hematology & Vital Diagnostics.
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How can you recognize them?
By unusually frequent, severe, or prolonged infections.
What helps?
Have the cause investigated and treated, and receive recommended vaccinations.
Finde mehr Informationen
- IQWiG / gesundheitsinformation.de – gesundheitsinformation.de
- Robert Koch Institute – rki.de


