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1. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › sjogrensSjogren's syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Aug 2, 2022 · Sjogren's (SHOW-grins) syndrome is a disorder of your immune system identified by its two most common symptoms — dry eyes and a dry mouth. The condition often accompanies other immune system disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

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   What is Sjögren syndrome?

   • Sjögren syndrome or Sjögren's syndrome (SjS, SS) is a long-term autoimmune disease that primarily affects the body's exocrine glands, particularly the lacrimal and salivary glands. Common symptoms include dry mouth, dry eyes and often seriously affects other organ systems, such as the lungs, kidneys, and nervous system.

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   Is Sjögren's syndrome an autoimmune disease?

   • Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune diseases happen when your immune system mistakenly damages your body instead of protecting it. Experts aren’t sure what makes your immune system attack your glands and cause Sjögren’s syndrome. Primary Sjögren’s syndrome happens with no known trigger or cause.

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   What are the symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome?

   • The most common symptom of Sjögren’s syndrome is unusual dryness, including: Dry eyes or itchy eyes. Dry mouth (xerostomia), mouth sores or thickened spit (saliva). Vaginal dryness. Dry skin. Dry nose and frequent nosebleeds. Dry throat (including coughing frequently). In addition to dryness, Sjögren’s syndrome can cause other symptoms, including:

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3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesSjögren's Syndrome: Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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   Oct 2, 2023 · Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease that happens when your immune system damages the glands that produce and control moisture in your body. The most common symptom is chronic, unusual dryness in your eyes, mouth or vagina.

4. sjogrens.org › understanding-sjogrensUnderstanding Sjögren’s - Sjögren’s Foundation

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   Sjögren's ("SHOW-grins") is a systemic autoimmune disease that affects the entire body. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Treatment. Frequently Asked Questions. Resources. Glossary. Along with symptoms of extensive dryness, other serious complications include profound fatigue, chronic pain, major organ involvement, neuropathies, and lymphomas.

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   Sjögren syndrome or Sjögren's syndrome (SjS, SS) is a long-term autoimmune disease that primarily affects the body's exocrine glands, particularly the lacrimal and salivary glands. [4] [8] Common symptoms include dry mouth, dry eyes and often seriously affects other organ systems, such as the lungs, kidneys, and nervous system. [9]

6. bestpractice.bmj.com › topics › en-gbSjogren syndrome - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ ...

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   Mar 13, 2024 · Sjogren syndrome is a chronic inflammatory and auto-immune disorder characterised by diminished lacrimal and salivary gland secretion (sicca complex). May present with fatigue and dry eyes (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) and dry mouth (xerostomia). Diagnosed by positive antinuclear antibodies, anti-...

7. dermnetnz.org › topics › sjoegren-syndromeSjogren syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - DermNet

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   Sjögren syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune disease that mainly affects secretory glands of the eyes and mouth, reducing production of tears and saliva (sicca symptoms) and resulting in dry eyes (called keratoconjunctivitis sicca) and dry mouth (xerostomia).

8. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › sjogrens-syndromeSjögren's Syndrome - Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   Sjögren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disorder, targets moisture-producing glands and can cause systemic symptoms, including fatigue and joint pain. Typically, it affects women around the age of menopause and often occurs with other immune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.