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Sjogren's syndrome was first described by physician Henrik Sjogren in the early nineteen hundreds to explain the signs and symptoms of a group of women exhibiting chronic | Sjogren's syndrome was first described by physician Henrik Sjogren in the early nineteen hundreds to explain the signs and symptoms of a group of women exhibiting chronic arthritis along with extremely dry eyes and dry mouth<sup>1</sup>. It is now understood that Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune connective tissue disease in which the body's own immune system attacks moisture producing glands, causing inflammation in addition to reduction in both the quality and quantity of the glands' secretions<sup>1,2,3,4,5</sup>.<sup></sup> As observed by Dr. Sjogren, the glands responsible for producing saliva and tears, the salivary and lachrymal glands respectively, are the organs most notably impacted by the disease<sup>2</sup>. However, Sjogren's syndrome is a systemic disorder in which many organs may be affected, including kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, blood vessels, respiratory tracts, liver, pancreas, and central nervous system<sup>3</sup>. Additionally, it is considered a rheumatic disease, like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, and like these disease Sjogren's syndrome can cause inflammation in joints, muscles, skin, and other organs<sup>2</sup>.<br> | ||
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== Prevalence == | == Prevalence == | ||
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Sjogren's syndrome was first described by physician Henrik Sjogren in the early nineteen hundreds to explain the signs and symptoms of a group of women exhibiting chronic arthritis along with extremely dry eyes and dry mouth1. It is now understood that Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune connective tissue disease in which the body's own immune system attacks moisture producing glands, causing inflammation in addition to reduction in both the quality and quantity of the glands' secretions1,2,3,4,5. As observed by Dr. Sjogren, the glands responsible for producing saliva and tears, the salivary and lachrymal glands respectively, are the organs most notably impacted by the disease2. However, Sjogren's syndrome is a systemic disorder in which many organs may be affected, including kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, blood vessels, respiratory tracts, liver, pancreas, and central nervous system3. Additionally, it is considered a rheumatic disease, like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, and like these disease Sjogren's syndrome can cause inflammation in joints, muscles, skin, and other organs2.
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