How Do You Recognize Sjogrens Syndrome?
Our immune system has the important role of being our defense against illness, inflammation and injuries. Yet in many autoimmune diseases, the immune system begins to attack the body causing chaos throughout. In Sjogren’s Syndrome, the white blood cells destroy the glands that produce moisture. It most commonly affects women over the age of 40-years-old and it is estimated that there are four million people living with this disease. Making it even more complicated, it that no two patients will experience Sjogren’s Syndrome the same way. Symptoms vary so much that this disease can be misdiagnosed or completely overlooked. It can share similar symptoms to other conditions such as rheumatoid arthrisis, lupus or chronic fatigue syndrome, thus making it difficult to diagnose properly. Here are some signs and symptoms to look for if you suspect this disease. Know the salivary glands can become inflamed causing your mouth to feel dry. It may be difficult to swallow foods because of the lack o
