What is it?

What is Sjögren’s syndrome?

Sjögren’s syndrome is a disease that affects the glands that make moisture. It most often causes dryness in the mouth and eyes. It can also lead to dryness in other places that need moisture, such as the nose, throat, and skin.

Sjögren’s syndrome is also a rheumatic disease, which affect:

Joints.

Tendons.

Ligaments.

Bones.

Muscles.

The signs and symptoms of rheumatic diseases can include:

Redness or heat.

Swelling.

Pain.

Loss of function.

Primary Versus Secondary Sjögren’s Syndrome

Doctors have two categories for Sjögren’s syndrome: