| Breast implant illness | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Autoimmune/autoinflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants |
| Specialty | Gynecology, toxicology |
| Symptoms | Arthralgia, chronic fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, dryness of the eyes, dryness of the mouth, myalgia, pyrexia |
| Causes | Aggravation of underlying autoimmune diseases caused by silicone breast implants |
| Risk factors | Family or personal history of allergies or autoimmune diseases |
Breast implant illness (BII), also known as autoimmune/autoinflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants (ASIA), along with other terms, is a purported condition that is said to affect certain women with breast implants. Its acceptance as a legitimate disease is controversial, but some evidence exists supporting the idea that silicone-based breast implants can trigger autoimmune responses in patients with underlying allergies or autoimmune diseases. Nonetheless, it remains poorly defined, and its existence has still not been conclusively proven. The idea of BII has existed since the 1960s, but it has more recently been popularized on social media — particularly among non-experts — a process that may increase fear and anxiety regarding the condition and encourage self-diagnosis.
References
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