Sjögren's Syndrome
| Sjögren's Syndrome | |
|---|---|
| Term | Sjögren's Syndrome |
| Short definition | Sjögren's Syndrome - (pronounced) (SHOH-grin SIN-drome) An autoimmune disease that affects the tear and salivary glands and can affect glands in the stomach, pancreas, and intestines. The disease causes dry eyes and mouth and can cause dryness in the nose, throat, airways, skin, and vagina. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Sjögren's Syndrome - (pronounced) (SHOH-grin SIN-drome) An autoimmune disease that affects the tear and salivary glands and can affect glands in the stomach, pancreas, and intestines. The disease causes dry eyes and mouth and can cause dryness in the nose, throat, airways, skin, and vagina. It can also cause inflammation in the joints, muscles, and skin; Lung infection; tingling in fingers and toes; and tiredness. It often occurs in rheumatoid arthritis or other connective tissue diseases
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sjögren's Syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Sjögren's Syndrome
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