An Overview of Sjogren’s Syndrome in India

Overview

Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease determined by the two chief signs of dry mucous membranes of the eyes and the oral cavity. The condition is known to be associated with other immune system diseases like Rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus among others. In Sjogren’s syndrome, symptoms mainly affect the mucus membrane and moisture-producing glands in your eyes and mouth, which are the first to experience a decrease in tear and saliva production

Procedure Details

While you can get Sjogren’s syndrome at any age, recent data indicates something like 90% of people are diagnosed with the condition at 40 and above. The condition is much more prevalent in women individuals. Management is primarily concerned with the alleviation of symptoms. Healthcare providers classify Sjogren’s syndrome into two types: Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease. Doctors and scientists do not know how or why your immune system decodes your glands, leading to Sjogren’s syndrome

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