Sjogren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that affects the body’s moisture-producing glands. It can cause a variety of symptoms, including dry eyes and mouth, joint pain, fatigue and cognitive impairment. While there is no cure for Sjogren’s...
Gritty eyes are easily scratched and irritated and there is no visible discomfort. Multiple conditions can cause people to experience gritty eye movements. Symptoms of irritation may be moderate to severe. This condition can cause mild to extreme discomfort. A person...
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or KCS, occurs when eyes don’t produce the required amount of moisture. Some doctors call the ksc syndrome dry eyes syndrome. Keratoconjunctivitis sicca can cause skin irritation, burns and grittiness to your eyes. The disorder may...
Itchy eyes autoimmune diseases There is a well-known association of several systemic diseases associated with itchy eyes autoimmune diseases, dry-eye syndrome, among them Sjögren’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma and systemic lupus erythematosus. Do...
What is Sjogrens Antibodies? Antibodies are substances produced by your immune system (the body’s defence against infection) to attack germs. In Sjögren’s syndrome, the immune system produces antibodies that attack healthy areas of the body. Sjögrens...
What is Sjogren’s Symptoms? Sjögren syndrome is classified as an autoimmune disorder, one of a large group of conditions that occur when the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues and organs. Sjogren’s syndrome is a systemic condition, which...
