Sjogrens Syndrome
Symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome
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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.
Associated symptoms of dry mouth
A dry mouth can lead to:
- tooth decay and gum disease
- dry cough
- difficulty swallowing and chewing
- hoarse voice
- difficulty speaking
- swollen salivary glands (located between your jaw and ears)
- repeated fungal infections in the mouth ( oral thrush ) symptoms of which can include a coated or white tongue
Associated symptoms of dry eyes
Dry eyes can lead to:
- burning or stinging eyes
- itchy eyes
- a feeling that there's grit in your eyes
- irritated and swollen eyelids
- sensitivity to light (photophobia)
- tired eyes
- mucusdischarge from your eyes
These symptoms can get worse when you're:
- in a windy or smoky environment
- in an air-conditioned building
- travelling on aeroplane
Other symptoms of Sjgren's syndrome
In more serious cases of Sjgren's syndrome, the immune system can attack other parts of the body, causing symptoms and conditions such as:
- dry skin
- tiredness and fatigue which are common and can lead to total exhaustion
- muscle pain
- joint pain, stiffness and swelling
- vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels)
- difficulty concentrating, remembering and reasoning
Articles for Sjogrens Syndrome
Causes of Sjögren's syndrome
It's not known exactly what causes Sjgren's syndrome, but it is thought to be linked to a problem with the immune system.
Complications of Sjogren's syndrome
Sjgren's syndrome isn't usually life-threatening, but it is linked to more serious problems.
Diagnosing Sjögren's syndrome
Sjgren's syndrome can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are similar to those of other health conditions.
Introduction
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.
Symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome
The most commonly reported symptoms of Sjgren's syndrome are a dry mouth and eyes, which can lead to other associated symptoms.
Treating Sjögren's syndrome
There's no cure for Sjgren's syndrome, but treatments help relieve symptoms such as eye and mouth dryness.
