Sjogren’s syndrome (SS) is a heterogeneous autoimmune disease, earlier known as "dry-eyes" or "dry-mouth" condition, in which the immune system attacks the glands that make tears and saliva. "Sjogren" is a German word, pronounced as ‘"show-grin." SS can be a concerning systemic disorder. Its extreme health-effects are usually seen due to a combination of dryness (of eyes, mouth, and skin), exhaustion, and pain. The involvement of multiple organs and cancer-related mortalities have also been reported.
Click here to know more about the epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and myths and facts related to SS. Given the lack of complete understanding of the syndrome, doctors and rheumatologists could frequently underestimate the risk of SS. Moreover, there is currently no known definite cure for SS. As it affects every case differently, a customized, multi-specialty treatment needs to be…
