Sjögren’s syndrome: What you need to know | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Sjögren’s syndrome: What you need to know | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that often damages the glands that make tears and saliva, or spit. It can cause dryness, especially in the eyes and mouth. Researchers believe that Sjögren's syndrome is caused by both genetic and environmental factors. Several genes have been linked to Sjögren's syndrome, and some scientists think that an abnormal immune response to an infection—such as from a virus or bacteria—might

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