Sjögren's
Moisture-attacking immune disorder
Sjögren's is short for Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disorder in which the body attacks its own moisture-producing glands, causing dry eyes and dry mouth.
Named for Swedish ophthalmologist Henrik Sjögren, who described it in 1933.
The condition often accompanies other autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus: She was diagnosed with Sjögren's after years of unexplained dryness.
Absence of moisture
- keratoconjunctivitisEye surface inflammation
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- joint painAche at skeletal junctures
- dry eyesLacking natural moisture
dry mouth · parotid · swelling · glands · salivary · lacrimal · hoarseness · dental decay
Linked symptoms forming pattern
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- autoantibodiesImmunoglobulins targeting self-antigens
- SSAFederal retirement benefits agency
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
inflammation · immune · lupus · rheumatoid · scleroderma · autoimmunity · connective tissue · overlap
Scandinavian male name
- SwedishOf a Nordic kingdom
- ophthalmologistEye disease physician
- describedRepresented in language
- identifiedDetermined the identity of
namesake · discovery · syndrome · historical · medical history · Uppsala
Manufactured eye moisture drops
- cevimelineMuscarinic agonist for xerostomia
- hydroxychloroquineAntimalarial and immunosuppressant drug
- humidifierMoisture-adding appliance
- immunosuppressantsDrugs reducing body defenses
moisturizers · dental care · fluoride · cyclosporine · lubricants · management · palliative
Joint disease specialist
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- bloodworkMedical fluid analysis
- antibody testingDetecting immune proteins in blood
- salivary glandMouth organ producing spit
ophthalmologist · ultrasound · criteria · classification · early detection · misdiagnosis · differential
dryness
Absence of moisture
- keratoconjunctivitisEye surface inflammation
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- joint painAche at skeletal junctures
dry eyes · dry mouth · parotid · swelling · glands · salivary · lacrimal · hoarseness · dental decay · cavities
syndrome
Linked symptoms forming pattern
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- autoantibodiesImmunoglobulins targeting self-antigens
- SSAFederal retirement benefits agency
lymphocytes · inflammation · immune · lupus · rheumatoid · scleroderma · autoimmunity · connective tissue · overlap · primary
Henrik
Scandinavian male name
- SwedishOf a Nordic kingdom
- ophthalmologistEye disease physician
- describedRepresented in language
identified · namesake · discovery · syndrome · historical · medical history · Uppsala
artificial tears
Manufactured eye moisture drops
- cevimelineMuscarinic agonist for xerostomia
- hydroxychloroquineAntimalarial and immunosuppressant drug
- humidifierMoisture-adding appliance
immunosuppressants · moisturizers · dental care · fluoride · cyclosporine · lubricants · management · palliative
rheumatologist
Joint disease specialist
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- bloodworkMedical fluid analysis
- antibody testingDetecting immune proteins in blood
salivary gland · ophthalmologist · ultrasound · criteria · classification · early detection · misdiagnosis · differential
- Sjögren's syndromeAutoimmune exocrine gland destruction