Sjogren's syndrome
The most commonly reported symptoms of Sjgren's syndrome are a dry mouth and eyes, which can lead to other associated symptoms.
However, these symptoms can be common in old age, and most people withdry eyes or a dry mouth do not have Sjgren's syndrome.
Many women also experience Vaginal dryness , which can make sex painful.
A dry mouth can lead to:
Dry eyes can lead to:
These symptoms can get worse when you're:
In more serious cases of Sjgren's syndrome, the immune system can attack other parts of the body, causing symptoms and conditions such as:
Sjgren's (pronounced Show-grin's) syndrome is an autoimmune disorder. The bodys immune system attacks glands that secrete fluid, such as the tear and saliva glands.
The most commonly reported symptoms of Sjgren's syndrome are a dry mouth and eyes, which can lead to other associated symptoms.
It's not known exactly what causes Sjgren's syndrome, but it is thought to be linked to a problem with the immune system.
Sjgren's syndrome can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are similar to those of other health conditions.
There's no cure for Sjgren's syndrome, but treatments help relieve symptoms such as eye and mouth dryness.
Sjgren's syndrome isn't usually life-threatening, but it is linked to more serious problems.