What is Sjogren’s Syndrome?
Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease that causes your white cells to attack healthy cells instead of protecting them. It is a chronic (long-term) condition with no single progression pattern, making it challenging to treat and manage symptoms.
Sjogren’s syndrome often develops if a person already has other autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Its main symptoms usually include dry mouth and eyes because white cells target saliva glands and tear ducts first, which results in decreased moisture.
