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Coping with the Symptoms of Sjogren's Syndrome
The common autoimmune ailment primarily affects women
Given that Sjogren's syndrome is a disease suffered by between 1 and 4 million people in the United States, with 90 percent of those afflicted being women, it is surprising that this condition is given so little media attention. An autoimmune ailment, which is suspected to be genetically inherited, Sjogren's syndrome or a similar autoimmune condition is frequently found within the extended family of the sufferer. Symptoms may include excessive dryness of the eyes, mouth, nose, sinuses and skin. This can lead to serious infection, as natural moisture serves as a protectant. Inflammation of glands and other bodily tissues can also cause complications such as joint pain and inflammation, swelling of lung tissue and lymph nodes, as well as …
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10:39 am on Monday, May 23, 2011
Thank you for the article. My FATHER-in-law was just diagnosed with Sjorens. It's a terrible disease and am grateful for the article. We're just starting to understand the implications and the long term effects of the disease. more ›