What kind of doctor should I see for an immune disease? It was diagnoste by my dentist and I cannot spell it or say. Thought all my teeth were going bad but he said no. My top lip is swollen all the time now and it is very sore. My gums at the top of my mouth from one eye tooth to the other are very very red. Can you give me any idea who I should see. The meds that I am using are not helping this time and the doctor said that is all he has to help me.
Hello, Your problem as your dentist correctly told is an immune disorder. Specifically an autoimmune condition in which your body starts fighting against its own.  Based on your history it looks like a type of vasculitis. Involvement of gum is common features of Wegner disease. It can also involve lungs and kidneys. So further information and investigations are needed to confirm.  What I usually do is to get a routine blood tests, renal and liver function tests and urinalysis along with ANA, ANNA if my suspicion is high.  As far as your question the best doctor would be an internal medicine specialist with experience in Rheumatology or Rheumatologist. I will be happy to answer your any other query.