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Symptoms. Salivary glands Enlarge image. There are three pairs of major salivary glands. These glands are the parotid, sublingual and submandibular glands. Each gland has its own tube, called a duct, leading from the gland to the mouth. The two main symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome are: Dry eyes.
Many Sjogren's syndrome symptoms respond well to self-care measures. To relieve dry eyes: Use artificial tears, an eye lubricant or both. Artificial tears — in eyedrop form — and eye lubricants — in eyedrop, gel or ointment form — help relieve the discomfort of dry eyes.
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. In Sjogren's syndrome, the mucous membranes and moisture-secreting glands of your eyes and mouth are ...
Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) has signs and symptoms of a combination of disorders — primarily lupus, scleroderma, and polymyositis. Many people with this uncommon disease also have Sjogren's syndrome.
Symptoms of Raynaud's disease include: Cold fingers or toes. Areas of skin that turn white then blue. Depending on your skin color, these color changes may be harder or easier to see. Numb, prickly feeling or stinging pain upon warming or easing of stress. During an attack of Raynaud's, affected areas of the skin usually first turn pale.
Management of primary Sjögren’s syndrome: recent developments and new classification criteria. -- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5784475/. With all of your other symptoms you mentioned that the doctors are looking at the addition to your problems of MS.
Most people with lupus have mild disease characterized by episodes — called flares — when signs and symptoms get worse for a while, then improve or even disappear completely for a time. The signs and symptoms of lupus that you experience will depend on which body systems are affected by the disease.
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare, serious disorder of the skin and mucous membranes. It's usually a reaction to medication that starts with flu-like symptoms, followed by a painful rash that spreads and blisters.
The signs and symptoms of Behcet's disease are considered to be due to inflammation of the blood vessels (vasculitis). The condition can involve arteries and veins of all sizes, damaging them throughout the body. Several genes have been found to be associated with the disease.
Early symptoms may include swelling and itchiness. The color of affected skin can become lighter or darker, and skin may look shiny because of the tightness. Some people also have small red spots, called telangiectasia, on their hands and face.