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Sjogren's Syndrome : Causes

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Causes could include:
  • No known cause

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Sjogren syndrome
The cause of Sjogren syndrome is unknown. The syndrome occurs most often in women ages 40- 50.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 31, 2009
SjoGren's Syndrome
The cause of Sjögren's syndrome has not been clearly defined, but several causes are suspected. The syndrome sometimes runs in families.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
SjoGren's Syndrome
Diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome is based on the patient having at least three consecutive months of bothersome eye and/or mouth dryness. A variety of tests can then be done to determine the quantity of tears produced, the quantity of saliva p...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Sjogren's Syndrome
The cause of Sjögren's syndrome is unknown, although several viruses are suspected triggers of the autoimmune reaction. The sicca symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome are caused by the invasion and multiplication of white blood cells(lymphocyt...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
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