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Sjögren's syndrome (pronounced SHOW-grins) is an autoimmune syndrome in which the body's immune system attacks the body's saliva and tear glands.[1]
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
The two main symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome are:[1]
Other symptoms may include:[2]
- Joint pain, swelling and stiffness
- Swollen salivary glands — particularly the set located behind your jaw and in front of your ears
- Skin rashes or dry skin
- Vaginal dryness
- Persistent dry cough
- Prolonged fatigue
Notable studies[edit | edit source]
- Chronic fatigue syndrome and a disorder resembling Sjögren's syndrome: preliminary report[3]
Treatment[edit | edit source]
See also[edit | edit source]
Learn more[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 MedlinePlus. "Sjogren's Syndrome | Medline". Cite has empty unknown parameter:
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(help) - ↑ "Sjogren's syndrome - Symptoms and causes". Mayo Clinic. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
- ↑ Calabrese, L. H.; Davis, M. E.; Wilke, W. S. (January 1994). "Chronic fatigue syndrome and a disorder resembling Sjögren's syndrome: preliminary report". Clinical Infectious Diseases: An Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. 18 Suppl 1: S28–31. ISSN 1058-4838. PMID 8148449.