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Síndrome de Sjögren

What is Sjogren's syndrome?

Sjogren's syndrome, also called Sjogren's disease, is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease. When you have an autoimmune disease, your immune system attacks healthy tissues and organs by mistake. In Sjogren's syndrome, your immune system attacks the glands that make moisture in the eyes, mouth, and other parts of the body. This causes a dry mouth and dry eyes. You may have dryness in other places that need moisture, such as your nose, throat, and skin. Sjogren's can also affect other parts of the body, including your joints, lungs, kidneys, blood vessels, digestive organs, and nerves.

What causes Sjogren's syndrome?

Normally, your immune system protects the body from infection and disease. But with Sjogren's syndrome and other autoimmune diseases, your immune system attacks healthy tissues and organs. Researchers don't know for sure what causes the immune system to do this. But they think that it is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Studies have linked Sjogren's syndrome to gene changes in several genes. Some researchers also think that the disease may be triggered by something in the environment. For example, they think that one possible trigger could be a previous infection with a virus or bacteria.

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  1. Sjogren's Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is Sjogren's syndrome? Sjogren's syndrome, also called Sjogren's disease, is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease. When you have an autoimmune ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/sjogrenssyndrome.html - Health Topics
  2. Sjogren syndrome 
    Sjögren syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which the glands that produce tears and saliva are destroyed. This ... The cause of Sjögren syndrome is unknown. It is an autoimmune disorder. This means the body attacks healthy tissue by mistake. The syndrome occurs ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000456.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Sjögren's Syndrome Easy-to-Read From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)  
    Sjogren's Syndrome/Start Here ... Sjogren's Syndrome ... National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases ... Easy-to-Read ... Sjogren's Syndrome affects ...
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  4. Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation (Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation)  
    Skip to main content Donate Donate Back to Main Menu Search Site Search Primary navigation Understanding Sjögren’s Show subnavigation Understanding Sjögren’s ...
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  5. Sjogren's Syndrome (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
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  6. ClinicalTrials.gov: Sjogren's Syndrome From the National Institutes of Health (National Institutes of Health)  
    Sjogren's Syndrome/Clinical Trials ... Sjogren's Syndrome
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  7. Sun and Sjogren's Syndrome (Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation) - PDF  
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    https://sjogrens.org/.../Sun & Sjogren's Patient Education Sheet.pdf - External Health Links
  8. Tips for Airline Travelers with Sjogren's Syndrome (Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation) - PDF  
    Sjogren's Syndrome/Related Issues ... Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation
    https://sjogrens.org/...line Travel Tips Patient Education Sheet.pdf - External Health Links
  9. Easy-to-Read Health Information 
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  10. Carrie Ann Inaba doesn’t let Sjögren’s syndrome stand in her way | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    Carrie Ann Inaba on life with Sjögren's syndrome and other autoimmune diseases. ... Sjögren's syndrome Carrie Ann Inaba doesn’t let Sjögren’s syndrome stand in her way 'Dancing with the Stars' ...
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