It cannot be ignored, "dryness" is also a disease!

The autumn tiger has not yet passed, and the weather is still very hot.
Recently, Ms.
Z, who is less than 40 years old, often feels dry and bitter in her mouth.
Drinking several bottles of water every day does not help
.

Dry eyes, dry mouth, dry nose.
.
.
Dryness is also a disease, and there are many diseases! What exactly is the so-called "Sjogren's syndrome"? Why is the prevalence so high? What should we do in the face of this disease?

What is the cause of Sjogren's syndrome?

The cause of Sjogren’s syndrome is still unclear, but doctors at home and abroad generally believe that it is related to the following factors:

• Immune endocrine: Sjogren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by immune inflammatory response that invades lacrimal glands, salivary glands and other exocrine glands
  .

  
  It has a great relationship with the disorder of the individual’s immune system .
  
  

• Genetic factors: If a family member has a history of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus, the chance of suffering from Sjogren’s syndrome will be greatly increased
  .

  
  Epidemiological investigations have proved that the incidence of this disease in the family of patients is much higher than that of the normal population
  
  

• Environmental factors: mainly refers to virus infection
  .

  
  According to research findings, many viruses such as Epstein-Barr virus, hepatitis C, hepatitis B, and HIV may cause Sjogren’s syndrome
  
  

How to recognize Sjogren’s syndrome early?

First of all, Sjogren’s syndrome is divided into primary and secondary
.

Although primary Sjogren’s syndrome is a not uncommon disease, because some patients, especially young women, have no obvious symptoms in the early stages of the disease, the time from onset to diagnosis is often as short as a few months, and the length can reach It was diagnosed after more than 10 years and often had obvious visceral damage, such as renal tubular acidosis and pulmonary interstitial fibrosis, and lost the best time for treatment
.

How to identify primary Sjogren’s syndrome early is a common concern
.

• Dry mouth and/or dry eyes, atypical joint pain, especially for elderly women, require immediate medical attention;

• Tooth decay or tooth loss has occurred rapidly in recent months or years;

• When the disease involves the parotid gland, it is prone to repeated parotid gland swelling;

• There are repeated symptoms of unexplained fever and fatigue (a small number of patients with Sjogren’s syndrome only show symptoms such as low-grade fever and fatigue in the early stage)
  .
  

Secondary Sjogren’s syndrome requires vigilance, mainly refers to rheumatism that has a positive diagnosis, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, mixed connective tissue disease, polymyositis and dermatomyositis, systemic sclerosis Sjogren’s syndrome appeared on the basis of illness
.

According to incomplete statistics, almost all autoimmune diseases can have secondary Sjogren’s syndrome, but the most common is rheumatoid arthritis
.

Facing the "dryness" of the body, the first step is to find a rheumatologist!

Facing dryness of the body, we should consult a rheumatologist in time to determine whether it is "Sjogren's syndrome"; if it is diagnosed, what can we do for self-care besides actively cooperating with the doctor for treatment?

Keep a happy mood: Sjogren’s syndrome is not a terminal illness, as long as it is discovered in a timely manner and actively cooperated with treatment, it can be completely controlled and treated
.

Pay attention to oral hygiene: Those with dry mouth, low saliva, tooth decay and cracked tongue should pay attention to oral hygiene to prevent the proliferation of oral bacteria, and those with tooth decay should be repaired in time
.

Healthy diet: Avoid eating spicy, fried, salty and sour foods to prevent oral ulcers
.

Avoid tobacco and alcohol: to reduce the stimulation of physical factors, it is recommended to quit smoking and alcohol
.

Drink more water: teeth need saliva protection, because saliva has a certain bactericidal effect; when the mouth is dry and lacking saliva, it is recommended to drink more water and supplement saliva to protect teeth
.

Care for the eyes: less tears can make the eyes dry and weaken the defense function, which can cause corneal damage, prone to bacterial infection, decreased vision and other eye diseases.
Care should be taken to prevent dry eyes, and artificial tears can be used to infuse the eyes; those with eye irritation, follow the doctor’s advice Correct eye drops
.

Use medication with caution: try to avoid the use of drugs that can reduce the secretion of exocrine glands and cause dry mouth
.

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Written at the end: Sjogren’s syndrome is a chronic systemic disease.
We all need to take care of our daily lives, actively understand and master the knowledge of the disease, follow the doctor’s advice and cooperate with treatment, and visit regularly, so that the condition can be effectively controlled
.

The autumn tiger has not yet passed, and the weather is still very hot.
Recently, Ms.
Z, who is less than 40 years old, often feels dry and bitter in her mouth.
Drinking several bottles of water every day does not help
.

Dry eyes, dry mouth, dry nose.
.
.
Dryness is also a disease, and there are many diseases! What exactly is the so-called "Sjogren's syndrome"? Why is the prevalence so high? What should we do in the face of this disease?

What is the cause of Sjogren's syndrome?

The cause of Sjogren’s syndrome is still unclear, but doctors at home and abroad generally believe that it is related to the following factors:

• Immune endocrine: Sjogren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by immune inflammatory response that invades lacrimal glands, salivary glands and other exocrine glands
  .

  
  It has a great relationship with the disorder of the individual’s immune system .
  In addition, because most patients with Sjogren’s syndrome are women , experts speculate that this may be related to sex hormones, but there is no conclusion yet
  .
  
  

• Genetic factors: If a family member has a history of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus, the chance of suffering from Sjogren’s syndrome will be greatly increased
  .
  Epidemiological investigations have proved that the incidence of this disease in the family of patients is much higher than that of the normal population
  .
  
  

• Environmental factors: mainly refers to virus infection
  .
  According to research findings, many viruses such as Epstein-Barr virus, hepatitis C, hepatitis B, and HIV may cause Sjogren’s syndrome
  .
  
  

Immune endocrine: Sjogren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by immune inflammatory response that invades lacrimal glands, salivary glands and other exocrine glands
.
It has a great relationship with the disorder of the individual’s immune system .
In addition, because most patients with Sjogren’s syndrome are women , experts speculate that this may be related to sex hormones, but there is no conclusion yet
.

Genetic factors: If a family member has a history of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus, the chance of suffering from Sjogren’s syndrome will be greatly increased
.
Epidemiological investigations have proved that the incidence of this disease in the family of patients is much higher than that of the normal population
.

Environmental factors: mainly refers to virus infection
.
According to research findings, many viruses such as Epstein-Barr virus, hepatitis C, hepatitis B, and HIV may cause Sjogren’s syndrome
.

How to recognize Sjogren’s syndrome early?

First of all, Sjogren’s syndrome is divided into primary and secondary
.

Although primary Sjogren’s syndrome is a not uncommon disease, because some patients, especially young women, have no obvious symptoms in the early stages of the disease, the time from onset to diagnosis is often as short as a few months, and the length can reach It was diagnosed after more than 10 years and often had obvious visceral damage, such as renal tubular acidosis and pulmonary interstitial fibrosis, and lost the best time for treatment
.

How to identify primary Sjogren’s syndrome early is a common concern
.
Consider primary Sjogren’s syndrome when:

• Dry mouth and/or dry eyes, atypical joint pain, especially for elderly women, require immediate medical attention;

• Tooth decay or tooth loss has occurred rapidly in recent months or years;

• When the disease involves the parotid gland, it is prone to repeated parotid gland swelling;

• There are repeated symptoms of unexplained fever and fatigue (a small number of patients with Sjogren’s syndrome only show symptoms such as low-grade fever and fatigue in the early stage)
  .
  

Dry mouth and/or dry eyes, atypical joint pain, especially for elderly women, require immediate medical attention;

Tooth decay or tooth loss has occurred rapidly in recent months or years;

When the disease involves the parotid gland, it is prone to repeated parotid gland swelling;

There are repeated symptoms of unexplained fever and fatigue (a small number of patients with Sjogren’s syndrome only show symptoms such as low-grade fever and fatigue in the early stage)
.

Secondary Sjogren’s syndrome requires vigilance, mainly refers to rheumatism that has a positive diagnosis, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, mixed connective tissue disease, polymyositis and dermatomyositis, systemic sclerosis Sjogren’s syndrome appeared on the basis of illness
.

According to incomplete statistics, almost all autoimmune diseases can have secondary Sjogren’s syndrome, but the most common is rheumatoid arthritis
.
The diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is clear.
There are typical joint swelling and pain, morning stiffness, and bone erosion.
On this basis, symptoms such as dry mouth and dry eyes appear.
The diagnosis of Sjogren’s syndrome is met by stomatology, eye examinations and blood tests.
It can be diagnosed as secondary Sjogren's syndrome
.
About half of patients with rheumatoid arthritis will develop secondary Sjogren’s syndrome, especially in middle-aged and elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis
.

Facing the "dryness" of the body, the first step is to find a rheumatologist!

Facing dryness of the body, we should consult a rheumatologist in time to determine whether it is "Sjogren's syndrome"; if it is diagnosed, what can we do for self-care besides actively cooperating with the doctor for treatment?

Keep a happy mood: Sjogren’s syndrome is not a terminal illness, as long as it is discovered in a timely manner and actively cooperated with treatment, it can be completely controlled and treated
.

Pay attention to oral hygiene: Those with dry mouth, low saliva, tooth decay and cracked tongue should pay attention to oral hygiene to prevent the proliferation of oral bacteria, and those with tooth decay should be repaired in time
.
Brush your teeth at least twice a day in the morning and evening
.
It is advisable to choose a soft toothbrush and rinse your mouth after meals .

Healthy diet: Avoid eating spicy, fried, salty and sour foods to prevent oral ulcers
.

Avoid tobacco and alcohol: to reduce the stimulation of physical factors, it is recommended to quit smoking and alcohol
.

Drink more water: teeth need saliva protection, because saliva has a certain bactericidal effect; when the mouth is dry and lacking saliva, it is recommended to drink more water and supplement saliva to protect teeth
.

Care for the eyes: less tears can make the eyes dry and weaken the defense function, which can cause corneal damage, prone to bacterial infection, decreased vision and other eye diseases.
Care should be taken to prevent dry eyes, and artificial tears can be used to infuse the eyes; those with eye irritation, follow the doctor’s advice Correct eye drops
.

Use medication with caution: try to avoid the use of drugs that can reduce the secretion of exocrine glands and cause dry mouth
.

---

Written at the end: Sjogren’s syndrome is a chronic systemic disease.
We all need to take care of our daily lives, actively understand and master the knowledge of the disease, follow the doctor’s advice and cooperate with treatment, and visit regularly, so that the condition can be effectively controlled
.