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Sjogren's syndrome is the second most prevalent autoimmune rheumatic disease. In 2008, it was estimated that 1.3 million Americans were affected<sup>2,3</sup>. Statistics from rheumotology clinics indicate that Sjogren's syndrome affects 0.5 - 1% of the general population, and approximately the same number of people have been diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome and | |||
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Although, it can affect individuals of all genders and ages, including children, symptoms usually occur in women between the ages of 45 and 55 years old<sup>1</sup>. In fact, it is estimated that nine times as many women are affected when compared to men<sup>3</sup>. Among individuals with [http://www.physio-pedia.com/index.php5?title=Rheumatoid_Arthritis rheumatoid arthritis] or systemic sclerosis, thirty percent have histological evidence of Sjogren's syndrome<sup>3</sup>. | |||
== Characteristics/Clinical Presentation == | == Characteristics/Clinical Presentation == |
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
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.
Prevalence[edit | edit source]
Sjogren's syndrome is the second most prevalent autoimmune rheumatic disease. In 2008, it was estimated that 1.3 million Americans were affected2,3. Statistics from rheumotology clinics indicate that Sjogren's syndrome affects 0.5 - 1% of the general population, and approximately the same number of people have been diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 4.
Although, it can affect individuals of all genders and ages, including children, symptoms usually occur in women between the ages of 45 and 55 years old1. In fact, it is estimated that nine times as many women are affected when compared to men3. Among individuals with rheumatoid arthritis or systemic sclerosis, thirty percent have histological evidence of Sjogren's syndrome3.
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