Sjogren
Attacks moisture glands
Sjogren is a Swedish surname, properly spelled Sjögren with an umlaut.
In medical contexts, Sjogren's syndrome (or Sjögren's syndrome) is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks moisture-producing glands, causing dry eyes and dry mouth: She was diagnosed with Sjogren's after years of unexplained dryness.
The condition is named for Swedish ophthalmologist Henrik Sjögren.
Muscarinic agonist for xerostomia
- cyclosporineImmunosuppressive transplant drug
- humidifierMoisture-adding appliance
- sugar-freeLacking added sweeteners
- lozengesMedicated dissolving tablets
lubricants · moisturizers · fluoride · rinses · hydration
Proteins targeting pathogens
- autoimmunityImmune system targets self
- antinuclearOpposed to atomic energy
- T-cellsThymus-matured immune lymphocytes
- B-cellsAntibody-secreting immune cells
cytokines · inflammation · infiltration · immunology · biologics · immunosuppressants · flare-up · hydroxychloroquine
Evaluative examination
Chronic autoimmune disorder
- rheumatoidImmune-mediated joint inflammation
- sclerodermaSkin-tightening autoimmune condition
- vasculitisVessel wall inflammation
- myositisInflammatory muscle disease
fibromyalgia · polymyalgia · undifferentiated · secondary · primary · thyroiditis · comorbidity
Eye surface inflammation
- dysphagiaMedical swallowing difficulty
- parotidCheek-area saliva gland
- enlargementIncrease in size
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
cevimeline
Muscarinic agonist for xerostomia
- cyclosporineImmunosuppressive transplant drug
- humidifierMoisture-adding appliance
- sugar-freeLacking added sweeteners
lozenges · lubricants · moisturizers · fluoride · rinses · hydration
antibodies
Proteins targeting pathogens
- autoimmunityImmune system targets self
- antinuclearOpposed to atomic energy
- T-cellsThymus-matured immune lymphocytes
B-cells · cytokines · inflammation · infiltration · immunology · biologics · immunosuppressants · flare-up · hydroxychloroquine · systemic
test
Evaluative examination
lupus
Chronic autoimmune disorder
- rheumatoidImmune-mediated joint inflammation
- sclerodermaSkin-tightening autoimmune condition
- vasculitisVessel wall inflammation
myositis · fibromyalgia · polymyalgia · undifferentiated · secondary · primary · thyroiditis · comorbidity
keratoconjunctivitis
Eye surface inflammation
- dysphagiaMedical swallowing difficulty
- parotidCheek-area saliva gland
- enlargementIncrease in size
Sjogreninfectious disease
Pathogen-caused transmissible ailment
bacterial infection · viral infection · tuberculosis · influenza · malaria
Sjogrenhyperhidrosis
Abnormal overproduction of perspiration
hypersalivation · drooling · hypersecretion · watery eyes · excessive sweating