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    Sjögren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by dryness of the eyes and mouth. There are two types: primary, which occurs alone, and secondary, which occurs with another connective tissue disease like rheumatoid arthritis. Symptoms include dry mouth and eyes, difficulty swallowing and talking, dental cavities, enlarged salivary glands, sinus issues, respiratory infections, vaginal dryness, and skin rashes. Sjögren's syndrome results from chronic inflammation and destruction of the glands responsible for tear and saliva production, which can lead to a variety of related symptoms.

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    Sjögren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by dryness of the eyes and mouth. There are two types: primary, which occurs alone, and secondary, which occurs with another connective tissue disease like rheumatoid arthritis. Symptoms include dry mouth and eyes, difficulty swallowing and talking, dental cavities, enlarged salivary glands, sinus issues, respiratory infections, vaginal dryness, and skin rashes. Sjögren's syndrome results from chronic inflammation and destruction of the glands responsible for tear and saliva production, which can lead to a variety of related symptoms.

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    Diseases & Symptomes

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    Sjögren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by dryness of the eyes and mouth. There are two types: primary, which occurs alone, and secondary, which occurs with another connective tissue disease like rheumatoid arthritis. Symptoms include dry mouth and eyes, difficulty swallowing and talking, dental cavities, enlarged salivary glands, sinus issues, respiratory infections, vaginal dryness, and skin rashes. Sjögren's syndrome results from chronic inflammation and destruction of the glands responsible for tear and saliva production, which can lead to a variety of related symptoms.

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    Diseases & Syndromes

    :Sjögren's Syndrome

    .Definition: a chronic, slowly progressive, inflammatory autoimmune disorder

    .Description: * Dryness in the eye and mouth


    :There are two types *
    Primary; occurs by itself and is not associated with another autoimmune .1
    disorder. (50% of the cases)
    Secondary; occurs in the presence of a major underlying autoimmune .2
    ,connective tissue disease such as rheumatoid arthritis
    .systemic lupus erythematosus, or scleroderma

    :Causes: underlying causes


    Chronic inflammation -
    Cellular apoptosis -
    Autonomic nervous system dysfunction -
    Neurotransmitter abnormality -
    Genetic predisposition -

    :Signs & Symptoms: Related gland destruction symptoms


    .Hardness in swallowing and talking -
    .Dry mouth, no saliva; cavities in teeth thus its decay -
    Eyes: become dry, itching, burning, redness, increased sensitivity -
    to light and thick secretions gathering at the eye corners
    .closest to the nose
    The cornea may have small irritated pits in its surface
    .)ulcerations(
    .Enlarged parotid glands -
    .Sinus: dryness, nosebleeds -
    .Respiratory tract: ear infection, hoarseness, bronchitis, pneumonia -
    .Gynecological: Vaginal dryness -
    Dermatologic disorders: dry patches, vaculities, cutaneous B-cell -
    .lymphoma
    Pancreas, rarely, may slow production of enzymes important for -
    .digestion
    .Kidney/Bladder may malfunction -

    :Unrelated gland destruction symptoms


    Fatigue -
    Decreased energy -
    Fevers -
    Muscle aches and pains -
    Joint pain -

    .Increased risk for depression and other mood disorders

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