Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that produces extra antibodies in the blood that are directed against various tissues of the body. This illness causes inflammation in certain glands of the body.
The cause of Sjogren's syndrome is unknown. It is found more commonly in families that have members with other autoimmune illnesses. 90% patients with Sjogren's syndrome are female.
Symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome can involve the glands, but it also can involve other organs of the body. Some symptoms include:
- inflammation of the tear gland resulting in eye dryness
- inflammation of the salivary glands resulting in mouth dryness, swallowing difficulties,
dental decay and mouth sores
The diagnosis of Sjogren's syndrome involves detecting the features of dryness of the eyes and mouth.
The treatment of patient's with Sjogren's syndrome is directed toward the particular areas of the body that are involved. There is no cure for Sjogren's syndrome.
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