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Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by excessive dryness of the eyes, mouth and other mucous membranes. This condition is more common in women than men but is less common than rheumatoid arthritis. Those who suffer from Sjögren's syndrome are 44 times more likely to develop lymphoma.
How does Sjögren's syndrome develop?
When a person is inflicted with Sjögren's syndrome, the fluid-secreting glands, including the salivary glands in the mouth and the tear glands in the eyes, are infiltrated by white blood cells. The glands become injured and dry mouth and dry eyes result. The mucous membranes that line the gastrointestinal tract, windpipe (trachea), vulva and vagina also can be dried out by this condition.
Sjögren's syndrome can severely damage the cornea or cause other types of permanent eye damage. Lack of saliva in the mouth can dull taste and smell, make eating difficult, cause painful swallowing painful and become a catalyst for cavities.
The condition can affect all the major organs as well as the spleen and lymph nodes. If the trachea and lungs become dry, the condition can lead to pneumonia. Pericarditis, the inflammation of the protective sac around the heart, also can develop.
What are the symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome?
Sjögren's syndrome shares symptoms with rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus). Some of these symptoms include dry mouth, eyes, nose and throat; swollen, tender salivary glands; joint inflammation; dry cough, hoarseness, deceased sense of smell and nosebleeds; tendency to develop cavities; painful intercourse (due to dryness of the vagina); muscle weakness; confusion and memory problems; feelings of numbness and tingling.
Conventional medical treatments may help relieve the symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome but they do not address the root of the problem. Generally, by undergoing comprehensive natural medicine testing, the reasons the body is producing antibodies against itself can be found. Some of these reasons include sensitivities or allergies to foods, inhalants and chemicals and various infections.
Discover why we believe that natural medicine treatments are the best way to treat Sjögren's syndrome.
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