Sjogren's Syndrome.
Last updated Thursday, December 13, 2007
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AboutWhat is sjogren's syndrome? Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which immune
cells attack and destroy the glands that produce tears and saliva. The
hallmark symptoms of the disorder are dry mouth and dry eyes. It is
named after the Swedish eye doctor, Dr. Henrik Sjogren, who first
described it.
Sjogren's syndrome can occur in two ways: primary and secondary. Both forms affect roughly an equal number of people.
Primary Sjogren's syndrome occurs by itself and is not associated with other diseases.
Secondary Sjogren's syndrome occurs with rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus ("lupus"), polymyositis, and some forms of scleroderma. Rheumatic diseases are conditions that affect joints, bones, muscles, skin, and sometimes other organs.
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