Sjögren’s Disease
About Sjögren’s
Sjögren’s disease is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system preferentially attacks a person’s own moisture-producing glands, such as those that produce saliva and tears. The disease can also affect other organs in the body. The cause is poorly understood but thought to involve both genetic and environmental factors. Sjögren’s disease is often present in patients with other autoimmune diseases, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
