34 Treatments for sicca syndrome

10 Tests 1 Medical Procedures 8 Prescribed Medications 3 Over the Counter Medications

7 Self Care 4 Herbs and Supplements 1 Alternative Procedures

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Tests for sicca syndrome

1. Dry Eye Test The human eye maintains a stable level of moisture and eliminates foreign particles by producing tears. When your eyes are too dry or too wet, you may be given Schi...  More

2. Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA) Test Antibodies are proteins made by your immune system. They help your body recognize and fight infections. Normally antibodies target foreign materials, like bacteria ...  More

3. Slit Lamp Eye Exam Diseases of the eye can be difficult to diagnose during a general physical examination. A doctor who specializes in treating eye problems (ophthalmologist) is bette...  More

4. Sialography A sialogram is a test used to diagnose a blocked salivary gland or duct in your mouth. The procedure uses X-rays. It is also called a ptyalogram. The salivary gland...  More

5. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ...  More

6. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test does not diagnose one specific condition. Instead, it helps your doctor determine whether you are experiencing inflamma...  More

7. Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test A complete blood count, or CBC, is an easy and very common test that screens for certain disorders that can affect your health. A CBC measures several components of...  More

8. Rose Bengal Stain Method

9. Sjogrens Syndrome A Antibody Measurement

10. Sjogrens Syndrome B Antibody Measurement

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Medical Procedures for sicca syndrome

1. Insertion of Punctal Plug

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Prescribed Medications for sicca syndrome

1. cevimeline(Evoxac ) CEVIMELINE (se VIM e leen) helps increase saliva and decrease dry mouth in patients with Sjogren's syndrome.  More

2. cycloSPORINE ophthalmic(Restasis ) CYCLOSPORINE (SYE kloe spor een) eye drops are used to increase tear production in patients who have dry eyes due to eye inflammation.  More

3. diclofenac(Voltaren , others...) Close DICLOFENAC (dye KLOE fen ak) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. It is used for osteoarthritis and r...  More

4. hydroxychloroquine(Plaquenil Sulfate , Quineprox) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (hye drox ee KLOR oh kwin) is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. It is also used to treat malaria.  More

5. ibuprofen(Motrin , others...) Close IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato...  More

6. naproxen(Naprelan '500' , others...) Close NAPROXEN (na PROX en) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain,...  More

7. ocular lubricant(Lacrisert , FreshKote) ARTIFICIAL TEARS (ahr tuh FISH uhl teerz) eye solution soothes irritation and discomfort caused by dry eyes.  More

8. pilocarpine(Salagen ) PILOCARPINE (PYE loe KAR peen) can increase saliva in the mouth. This medicine is used to treat dry mouth from radiation treatment or from Sjogren's syndrome.  More

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Over the Counter Medications for sicca syndrome

1. ibuprofen(Midol IB , others...) Close IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato...  More

2. naproxen(Aleve , others...) Close NAPROXEN (na PROX en) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain,...  More

3. ocular lubricant(Refresh Liquigel , others...) Close ARTIFICIAL TEARS (ahr tuh FISH uhl teerz) eye solution soothes irritation and discomfort caused by dry eyes.  More

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Self Care for sicca syndrome

1. Use of Artificial Tears

2. Use of Nasal Saline Sprays A nasal installation is a medicine solution prepared for administration into the nose. Nasal medicine is given in the form of nose drops or nasal sprays.  More

3. Increase Indoor Humidity

4. Drink Plenty of Fluids Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive wo...  More

5. Application of Lubricant to Eye

6. Dental Prophylaxis

7. Lifestyle Modification

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Herbs and Supplements for sicca syndrome What's this?

1. dehydroepiandrosterone DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is an endogenous hormone (made in the human body) secreted by the adrenal gland. DHEA serves as precursor to male and female sex hormo...  More Efficacy Grade C

2. gamma-Linolenic Acid Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) is a dietary omega-6 fatty acid found in many plant oil extracts. Commercial products are typically made from seed extracts from evening ...  More Efficacy Grade C

3. Anhydrous crystalline maltose Anhydrous crystalline maltose has been used as a food stabilizer and a desiccant (chemical agent used to absorb moisture) for use in foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceu...  More Efficacy Grade C

4. acetylcysteine inhalation

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Alternative Procedures for sicca syndrome What's this?

1. Acupuncture The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More

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