Complications of Sjogren's Syndrome:
- Dental cavities.
- Yeast infections.
- Vision problems including Uveitis.
- Inflammation of liver, lungs or kidneys.
- Bladder problems.
- Nerves: Peripheral neuropathies.
- Trigeminal neuralgia which is a nerve disorder with stabbing pain usually felt on one side of the face. Pain may be felt in the eyes, nose, forehead, cheek and jaw. TNA USA has a diagram and more info.
- Connective Tissue Disorders.
- Lymphoma: cancer of the lymph nodes.
- Fibromyalgia.
- Hair Loss
- Kidney problems.
- Tinnitus: ringing in the ears
- Meniere's disease
- Vestibular disorders affecting balance
- Sleep Problems
- Swollen salivary glands.
Trigeminal neuralgia diagrams below
Right side: Dermatome distribution of the trigeminal nerve: by Madhero88
Left side: Sensory areas of the head, showing the general distribution of the three divisions of the fifth nerve. Gray's Anatomy.
Uveitis (pronounced you-vee-EYE-tis) is caused by inflammatory responses inside the eye. Inflammation is the body's natural response to tissue damage, germs, or toxins.
Uveitis produces swelling, redness and heat, and can destroy tissues as white blood cells rush to the affected part of the body to contain or eliminate the problem.
MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT The Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation
TREATMENT OF SJOGREN'S
- Is there any treatment?
- What Can I Do About Dry Mouth?
- What Can I Do About Dry Eyes?
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Anti inflammatory diet
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Support groups