What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Sjögren's Syndrome?

Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2015

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Question : Wondering about Sjogren's. My sister was diagnosed with it today. She also has Celiac Disease, another autoimmune. I also have Celiac. I am wondering if I may also have Sjogren's

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
there is a connection

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Sjorgren's is far more common in patients with celiac disease than in the general population, so this is not something strange. If you have Sjogren-related symptoms then you should be checked for it. The symptoms are caused by the dryness of mucosal surfaces. There are blood tests which may indicated Sjogren's syndrome but a biopsy is the most definite test.

The treatment is symptomatic only. Sjogren does not reduce the life expectancy of patients.

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