Sjögren's syndrome
An immune system illness that mainly causes dry eyes and dry mouth.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Sjogren's syndrome is an immune system illness. It occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own healthy cells. Sjogren's often occurs with other immune ailments, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
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