Sjögren’s Syndrome (often referred to as “Sjögren’s”) is a chronic autoimmune disease. Normally, the immune system fights infections, but in autoimmune diseases like Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), it attacks a person’s own body. In people with Sjögren’s, the immune system attacks glands that create tears, saliva, vaginal lubrication, and other types of moisture in the body. This causes inflammation and dryness throughout the body, which can lead to infections or organ damage.
There are two types of Sjögren’s. Primary Sjögren’s happens on its own, while secondary Sjögren’s happens in people who already have another autoimmune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.
Sjögren’s can affect different people in different ways. The most common symptoms are:
Dry mouth, problems swallowing, or tooth decay
Other symptoms might include:
Scientists estimate that around one percent of people have Sjögren’s, or around 3 million people in the United States.
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