Sjogren Syndrome (cont.)
Medical Author:
Kanchan Pema, MD
Medical Editor:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACRDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Sjögren's Syndrome TreatmentThere is no known cure for Sjögren's syndrome, nor is there a treatment to restore secretion of moisture by the glands. For the most part, treatment is designed to help relieve symptoms. If you have Sjögren's syndrome, several different professionals probably will be involved in your care.
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Sjögren syndrome (SS) is characterized by lymphocytic infiltrates in exocrine organs.
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