{"product_id":"2940153742533","title":"Sjogren's Syndrome, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eSjogren’s syndrome is a medical disorder that most frequently produces dry eyes and mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a form of autoimmune disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can be Primary and Secondary if it occurs with other autoimmune diseases:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Rheumatoid arthritis\u003cbr\u003e2. Systemic lupus erythematosus.\u003cbr\u003e3. Scleroderma\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is lymphocytic invasion of exocrine glands, inducing the main symptoms of:\u003cbr\u003e1. Xerophthalmia (dry eyes),\u003cbr\u003e2. Xerostomia (dry mouth) and\u003cbr\u003e3. Enlargement of the parotid glands\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe causes are\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Genetic:\u003cbr\u003eThere is a genetic predisposition for the disorder but the HLA link changes among ethnic groups.\u003cbr\u003e2. Development of complications such as neuropathy and lymphoma may tend to be common in patients with vitamin D deficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNine out of ten people who have the disorder are women.\u003cbr\u003ePeople normally first begin noticing symptoms when they are in their 30s or 40s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSymptoms are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Dry mouth\u003cbr\u003e2. Dry Eyes\u003cbr\u003e3. Dry mouth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther symptoms may be:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Fatigue\u003cbr\u003e2. Fever\u003cbr\u003e3. Change in the color of hands or feet\u003cbr\u003e4. Joint pain or joint swelling\u003cbr\u003e5. Swollen glands\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutoimmune screening tests may then show a positive rheumatoid factor and antinuclear antibodies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDryness of the mucosa of the trachea and bronchi may manifest as a dry cough\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dryness of the pharynx and esophagus may cause difficulty in swallowing, and lack of saliva and secretions may predispose to gastro-esophageal reflux\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere can be dry skin and vaginal dryness causing dyspareunia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisease of the pancreas can lead to malabsorption and even acute pancreatitis or chronic pancreatitis but a frequent cause of raised serum amylase is parotitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFatigue is a common feature\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout 20% have Raynaud's phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe treatment is to relieve the symptoms as there is no cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Dry eyes may be treated with artificial tears, eye-lubricating ointments, or cyclosporine eye drop\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Other medicines may be:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. Steroids: these are tablets taken by mouth that assist to decrease inflammation.\u003cbr\u003eThey may be given if the symptoms are particularly bad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. Immunosuppressive agents: these are medicines that suppress the abnormal antibody production in Sjogren’s syndrome\u003cbr\u003eMedicines are methotrexate, penicillamine and hydroxychloroquine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSjogren’s syndrome is not normally life-threatening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Sjogren’s Syndrome\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Rheumatoid Arthritis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Dry Eyes\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47111086702832,"sku":"2940153742533","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153742533_p0.jpg?v=1764055144","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153742533","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}