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Sjogren's (SHOW-grins) syndrome is a disorder of your immune system identified by its two most common symptoms — dry eyes and a dry mouth. The condition often accompanies other immune system disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
The most common symptom of Sjögren’s syndrome is unusual dryness, including: Dry eyes or itchy eyes. Dry mouth (xerostomia), mouth sores or thickened spit (saliva). Vaginal dryness.
Eye-related symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome include: Very dry eyes. Blurry vision. Burning or stinging eyes. A gritty feeling in the eye. Being very sensitive to light. Discomfort wearing contact lenses. Blepharitis. Other common symptoms include dry mouth and pain in your joints. Diagnosis. Your ophthalmologist may do one or more of these tests:
When a person has Sjögren’s syndrome, their immune system is attacking the glands that keep the eyes, mouth and other body parts moist. The severity of the disease can vary widely, but the most common symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth.
Page published on Monday, March 4, 2019. Sjogren's syndrome (pronounced SHOW-grins; also spelled Sjögren's) is an autoimmune disease that attacks and destroys glands responsible for keeping the eyes, mouth and other parts of the body moist and lubricated. For this reason, dry eyes are a common symptom of Sjogren's syndrome.
Symptoms of Sjögren’s Disease. Sjögren’s disease may have different effects on the body, and the symptoms vary from person to person. In some people, symptoms cycle between mild and severe. Common symptoms include: Dry eyes. Your eyes may burn or itch or feel like they have sand in them.
The most common manifestations of SS are dry eyes and dry mouth. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to prevent vision-threatening complications and systemic manifestations, so it’s important for ophthalmologists to be familiar with the clinical features, diagnosis, and management of Sjögren syndrome dry eye (SSDE).
The most common symptoms of Sjogren’s syndrome include: Dry eyes. Dry mouth. Joint and muscle pain or stiffness. The symptoms of dry eyes associated with Sjogren’s syndrome include: Itchy or burning eyes. Irritation in the eyes.
Increased eye fatigue. Intolerance of bright lights (photophobia) Contact lens intolerance. Increased dryness of the eyes damages the lining of the cornea at the front of the eye causing keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Dry mouth may develop very gradually over years. Oral symptoms include:
Summary. What is Sjogren's syndrome? Sjogren's syndrome, also called Sjogren's disease, is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease. When you have an autoimmune disease, your immune system attacks healthy tissues and organs by mistake.