Sjögren's syndrome
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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]
- ↑ 1.01.1 MedlinePlus. "Sjogren's Syndrome | Medline".
- ↑ "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.
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myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.) - A disease often marked by neurological symptoms, but fatigue is sometimes a symptom as well. Some diagnostic criteria distinguish it from chronic fatigue syndrome, while other diagnostic criteria consider it to be a synonym for chronic fatigue syndrome. A defining characteristic of ME is post-exertional malaise (PEM), or post-exertional neuroimmune exhaustion (PENE), which is a notable exacerbation of symptoms brought on by small exertions. PEM can last for days or weeks. Symptoms can include cognitive impairments, muscle pain (myalgia), trouble remaining upright (orthostatic intolerance), sleep abnormalities, and gastro-intestinal impairments, among others. An estimated 25% of those suffering from ME are housebound or bedbound. The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies ME as a neurological disease.
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