[Solved] Diseases that occur when the immune system begins to recognize components of the body as foreign and starts a self-destructive process are called ________ diseases. Hemorrhoids: Swollen and inflamed veins around the rectum or in the anus, often causing discomfort, pain, and bleeding. Incontinent: The inability to control bladder and/or bowel functions, leading to involuntary loss of urine or feces. Liquid Stool: Stool that is more liquid than solid, often indicating diarrhea or a gastrointestinal condition affecting digestion and absorption. Fecal Occult Blood: The presence of blood in the feces that is not visible to the naked eye, often a sign of gastrointestinal diseases.