Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease... Naturally, the immune system protects the body from external factors, but in a patient with an autoimmune disease, the immune system attacks its own tissues and cells... In Sjogren's syndrome, the immune system attacks various glands, including the salivary glands, the salivary glands, dry and then other parts of the body. Salivary glands and tears of the glands that supply the moisture of the mouth and eyes are affected. The blockage of these glands causes a decrease in the production of saliva and tears in the eyes, resulting in dry mouth and dry eyes. A medical term used for dry eye in keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Dry mouth causes dry mouth, disturbance in the sense of taste, speaking and sometimes difficulty in swallowing. Lack of saliva can also cause tooth decay or oral infection. There are two types of Sjogren's syndrome, which are called primary and secondary. progresses, and in addition to the involvement of these glands, symptoms also appear in other parts of the body.. lacrimal and salivary glands.. Secondary Sjogren's causes less dryness in the eyes and mouth than the primary type, but in these patients, both the primary disease and secondary Sjogren's symptoms must be treated. As mentioned, Sjogren's syndrome is one of the systemic symptoms of the body and can affect other parts of the body. Fatigue, dry skin, dry cough, and vaginal dryness. Some patients have pain, dryness, and swelling of the joints or complain of numbness and tingling in the limbs. Kidney, lung, and liver involvement are rarely seen. Less common symptoms include: skin lesions, lung, kidney, and liver inflammation. > Performing endoscopy and colonoscopy in the office with anesthesia and without pain with the lowest cost and the best quality for the well-being of dear patients > > To schedule an appointment, you can call (051) 38704066 every day... > > Office address: Mashhad, Kausar Blvd., between Kausar 2 and 4 - Farabi Building - 2nd floor **Gastroenterologist in Mashhad** ==================================== **\*Gastroenterology specialist in Mashhad\***