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Sjögren’s Syndrome
Austen Bowling
Kiara Bell
What is Sjögren's Syndrome?
• a chronic disorder in which the white blood cells
attack the saliva and tear glands.
• it’s a disease that causes dryness in the mouth and
eyes and sometimes in the nose, throat, and skin
• pain and stiffness in the joints and aching muscles
can occur
• this autoimmune disease can
affect other parts of the body
as well, including the kidneys
and the lungs
Classifications of Sjögren’s Syndrome
• Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome: when
the condition does not develop as a
result of another autoimmune disease.
• Secondary Sjögren’s Syndrome:
when the condition develops
because of or alongside another
autoimmune disease, such as
rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.
How is Sjögren’s Syndrome an
autoimmune disorder?
• Sjögren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune
disorder because the body’s white blood
cells attack their moisture-producing
glands.
• Autoimmune diseases feature the abnormal
production of extra antibodies in the blood
that are directed against various tissues of
the body.
How is Sjögren’s Syndrome caused?
• There is no known cause to having the Sjögren’s
Syndrome.
• However, there are very few known contributing
factors, such as:
– Viral Infections
– Heredity
– Hormones
• Because it is inherited,
there is no particular
way to prevent developing
the disease.
Symptoms
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Dry
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Itching
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Dry eyes
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Difficulty swallowing
Loss of taste and
smell
• Swollen salivary glands
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Severe dental cavities
Fatigue
Skin rashes
Joint and muscle pain
Treatments
• There is no cure for Sjögren’s• For dry nasal mucosa:
Syndrome
– Saline nasal sprays
• For dry eyes:
– lavage
– Lubricants
– Punctal plugs
• For dry mouth:
– Saliva substitutes: Sprays,
rinses
– Saliva stimulation: hard
candy
– Special toothpaste, oral gels
– Active dental care
Works Cited
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www.medicalnewstoday.com
www.ncbi.nim.nih.gov
www.nim.nih.gov
www.rheumatology.org
www.rheumatologycenter.org
https://uvahealth.com