What is Sjogren's Syndrome?

Sjogren's syndrome is an inflammatory disease. The immune system destroys cells in exocrine glands. It occurs most often the tear and salivary glands. It is a lifelong condition. There are two types:

• Primary Sjogren's syndrome-occurs alone
• Secondary Sjogren's syndrome-occurs with other rheumatic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis , scleroderma , or systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus)

Salivary Glands

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