Sjogren's syndrome can be difficult to diagnose because the signs and symptoms vary from person to person and can be similar to those caused by other diseases Side effects of a number of medications also mimic some signs and symptoms of sjogren's syndrome. But symptoms can be the same as those for other autoimmune disorders, making it difficult to diagnose this disease Many people with this disease also have sjogren's syndrome. National institute of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases Most people with lupus have mild disease characterized by episodes — called flares — when signs and symptoms get worse for a while, then improve or even disappear completely for a time
The signs and symptoms of lupus that you experience will depend on which body systems are affected by the disease The most common signs and symptoms include: If you're bothered by dry eyes and mouth, talk to your doctor about whether you have the autoimmune condition sjogren's syndrome. It's considered an autoimmune disease, which means your body's immune system is mistakenly attacking healthy cells and tissue Researchers think a combination of genetic and environmental factors triggers the disease. In most cases, a positive ana test indicates that your immune system has launched a misdirected attack on your own tissue — in other words, an autoimmune reaction
But it's a condition in which the immune system attacks healthy joint tissue by mistake, called autoimmune The cause is likely a mix of genetic changes and factors from outside the body, called environmental.
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