What is World Sjogren's Day?
World Sjogren's Day, every year on July 23rd, raises the alarm of this immune system disorder. It's also a day to better understand the signs so that Sjogren's (SHOW-grins) Syndrome is properly diagnosed.
Sjogren's Syndrome affects millions of people around the world. The two key signs of this immune system disorder are dry eyes and dry throat. The immune system attacks the cells that produce saliva and tears with Sjogren's book. Sjogren's can also cause problems in other areas of the body in addition to affecting the mouth and eyes. This includes the thyroid, kidneys, liver, lungs, and nerves. Other immune disorders, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, are often associated with chronic illness.
Sjogren's syndrome also has these signs: Sjogren's illness has:
- Joint pain
