Sjogren Syndrome Quiz
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Kaito Nakamura, MD (Rheumatology & Allergy)
Dr. Nakamura is a rheumatologist who has practiced in the Ota Nishinouchi Hospital attached to Ota General Hospital, National Health Insurance Matsudo City Hospital, Chiba University Hospital, and the National Health Insurance Asahi Central Hospital.
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Eyes are so dry
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Itching in right eye
Itching in left eye
The eyes are itchy
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
An autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the organs that produce tears and saliva. This results in dry eyes and dry mouth. In some cases, the internal organs can also be gradually affected.
Dry eyes
Swelling below the ear/s
Eyes feel itchy
Dry Mouth
Pain in the same joints on both left and right sides.
Bloodshot eyes
Joints feel warm
Joint pain even when resting
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose sjogren syndrome
Do you have dry eyes?
Is the area below your ear(s) swollen?
Do you have itchy eyes?
Do you have dry mouth?
Do you have the same joint pain on both sides of your body (symmetrical)?
Treatment aims to keep the eyes and mouth moist, preventing further damage. This is done through regular eye drops and sprays. Some patients may also experience joint pains or rashes; these symptoms can be managed with anti-inflammation medicine and creams.
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References
Ramos-Casals M, Brito-Zerón P, Sisó-Almirall A, Bosch X. Primary Sjogren syndrome. BMJ. 2012 Jun 14;344:e3821. doi: 10.1136/bmj.e3821. PMID: 22700787.
https://www.bmj.com/content/344/bmj.e3821
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Kaito Nakamura, MD (Rheumatology & Allergy)
Dr. Nakamura is a rheumatologist who has practiced in the Ota Nishinouchi Hospital attached to Ota General Hospital, National Health Insurance Matsudo City Hospital, Chiba University Hospital, and the National Health Insurance Asahi Central Hospital.
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