Symptoms of Sjogren's Syndrome
Symptoms of Sjogren's Syndrome
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Medical Books Online about Sjogren's Syndrome
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Medical Books Excerpts
- Red Eye
- "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
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- RED EYE
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- Keratitis
- "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
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- Red Eye
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Red Eye
- "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
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- Red Eye
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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- RED EYE
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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Conjunctivitis:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Conjunctivitis commonly produces hyperemia of the conjunctiva, sometimes accompanied by discharge, tearing and, with corneal involvement, pain and photophobia. It generally doesn’t affect vision. Conjunctivitis usually begins in one eye and rapidly spreads to the other by contamination of towels, washcloths, or the patient’s own hand.
Acute bacterial conjunctivitis (pinkeye) usually lasts only 2 weeks. The patient typically complains of itching, burning, and the sensation of a foreign body in his eye. The eyelids show a crust of sticky, mucopurulent discharge. If the disorder is due to N. gonorrhoeae, however, the patient exhibits a profuse, purulent discharge.
Viral conjunctivitis produces copious tearing with minimal exudate, and enlargement of the preauricular lymph node. Some viruses follow a chronic course and produce severe disabling disease; others last 2 to 3 weeks and are self-limiting.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Inclusion conjunctivitis:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Inclusion conjunctivitis develops 5 to 12 days after contamination (it takes longer to develop than gonococcal ophthalmia). In a neonate, reddened eyelids and tearing with moderate mucoid discharge are presenting symptoms. In neonates, pseudo-membranes may form, which can lead to conjunctival scarring. In adults, follicles appear inside the lower eyelids; such follicles don’t form in infants because the lymphoid tissue isn’t yet well developed. Children and adults also develop preauricular lymphadenopathy, and children may develop otitis media as a complication. Inclusion conjunctivitis may persist for weeks or months, possibly with superficial corneal involvement.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Sjögren's syndrome:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
About 50% of patients with Sjögren’s syndrome have confirmed RA and a history of slowly developing sicca complex. However, some patients seek medical help for rapidly progressive and severe oral and ocular dryness, in many cases accompanied by periodic parotid gland enlargement. Ocular dryness (xerophthalmia) leads to foreign body sensation (gritty, sandy eye), redness, burning, photosensitivity, eye fatigue, itching, and mucoid discharge. The patient may also complain of a film across his field of vision.
Oral dryness (xerostomia) leads to difficulty swallowing and talking; abnormal taste or smell sensation or both; thirst; ulcers of the tongue, buccal mucosa, and lips (especially at the corners of the mouth); and severe dental caries. Dryness of the respiratory tract leads to epistaxis, hoarseness, chronic nonproductive cough, recurrent otitis media, and increased incidence of respiratory infections.
Other effects may include dyspareunia and pruritus (associated with vaginal dryness), generalized itching, fatigue, recurrent low-grade fever, and arthralgia or myalgia. Lymph node enlargement may be the first sign of malignant lymphoma or pseudolymphoma.
Specific extraglandular findings in Sjögren’s syndrome include interstitial pneumonitis; interstitial nephritis, which results in renal tubular acidosis in 25% of patients; Raynaud’s phenomenon (20%); and vasculitis, usually limited to the skin and characterized by palpable purpura on the legs (20%). About 50% of patients show evidence of hypothyroidism related to autoimmune thyroid disease. A few patients develop systemic necrotizing vasculitis.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Keratitis:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Keratitis is usually unilateral. The patient presents with decreased vision, discomfort ranging from mild irritation to acute pain, tearing, and photophobia. On gross examination with a penlight, the corneal light reflex may appear distorted. When keratitis results from exposure, it usually affects the lower portion of the cornea.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Conjunctivitis:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
Conjunctivitis commonly produces hyperemia of the conjunctiva, sometimes accompanied by discharge and tearing. It generally doesn’t affect vision unless there is corneal involvement, which also causes pain and photophobia. Conjunctivitis usually begins in one eye and rapidly spreads to the other by contamination of towels and washcloths or by the patient’s own hands.
Acute bacterial form
With acute bacterial conjunctivitis (pinkeye), the infection usually lasts only 2 weeks. The patient typically complains of itching, burning, and the sensation of a foreign body in his eye. The eyelids show a crust of sticky, mucopurulent discharge. If the disorder stems from N. gonorrhoeae, however, the patient exhibits a profuse, purulent discharge.
Viral form
Viral conjunctivitis produces copious tearing with minimal exudate and enlargement of the preauricular lymph node. Some viruses follow a chronic course and produce severe disabling disease; others last 2 to 3 weeks.
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Inclusion conjunctivitis:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
Inclusion conjunctivitis develops 5 to 10 days after contamination (it takes longer to develop than gonococcal ophthalmia). In neonates, the lower eyelids redden and a thick, purulent discharge develops. In children and adults, follicles appear inside the lower eyelids; such follicles don’t form in infants because the lymphoid tissue isn’t yet well developed. Children and adults also develop preauricular lymphadenopathy and — as complications, otitis media and, occasionally, interstitial pneumonia.
Inclusion conjunctivitis may persist for weeks or months, possibly with superficial corneal involvement. In neonates, pseudomembranes may form, which can lead to conjunctival scarring.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Sjögren's syndrome:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
About 50% of patients with SS have confirmed RA and a history of slowly developing sicca complex. However, some seek medical help for rapidly progressive and severe oral and ocular dryness, often accompanied by periodic parotid gland enlargement.
Ocular effects
Ocular dryness (xerophthalmia) leads to foreign body sensation (gritty, sandy eye), redness, burning, photosensitivity, eye fatigue, itching, and mucoid discharge. The patient may also complain of a film across his field of vision.
Oral effects
Oral dryness (xerostomia) leads to difficulty swallowing and talking; abnormal taste or smell sensation, or both; thirst; ulcers of the tongue, buccal mucosa, and lips (especially at the corners of the mouth); and severe dental caries. Dryness of the respiratory tract leads to epistaxis, hoarseness, chronic nonproductive cough, recurrent otitis media, and increased incidence of respiratory infections.
Other features
Other effects may include dyspareunia and pruritus (associated with vaginal dryness), generalized itching, fatigue, recurrent low-grade fever, and arthralgia or myalgia.
CLINICAL TIP: Lymphadenopathy is relatively common in patients with SS, but persistent, firm lymph node enlargement may be the first sign of malignant transformation. Patients with primary SS have a 44 times greater relative risk of lymphoma than does the general population.
Specific extraglandular findings in SS include interstitial pneumonitis; interstitial nephritis, which can result in renal tubular acidosis; Raynaud’s phenomenon; arthritis and arthralgias; peripheral neuropathy; and vasculitis, usually limited to the skin and characterized by palpable purpura on the legs.
About 50% of patients show evidence of hypothyroidism related to autoimmune thyroid disease. A few patients develop systemic necrotizing vasculitis.
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Keratitis:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
Unilateral keratitis may produce pain, tearing, and photophobia. If the infection is in the center of the cornea, it may produce blurred vision. Left untreated, corneal opacities can occur. When keratitis results from exposure, it usually affects the lower portion of the cornea.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Sjogren's Syndrome:
NINDS Sjogren's Syndrome Information Page: NINDS (Excerpt)
The hallmark symptoms of the disorder are dry mouth
and dry eyes. In addition, Sjogren's syndrome may cause skin, nose, and
vaginal dryness, and may affect other organs of the body including the
kidneys, blood vessels, lungs, liver, pancreas, and brain.
(Source: excerpt from NINDS Sjogren's Syndrome Information Page: NINDS)
Questions and Answers About Sjögren's Syndrome: NIAMS (Excerpt)
In technical terms, dry eyes
are called keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or KCS, and dry mouth is called
xerostomia. Your doctor may use these terms when talking to you about
Sjögren's syndrome.
The disease can affect other glands too, such as those in
the stomach, pancreas, and intestines, and can cause dryness in other
places that need moisture, such as the nose, throat, airways, and
skin.
(Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers About Sjögren's Syndrome: NIAMS)
Questions and Answers About Sjögren's Syndrome: NIAMS (Excerpt)
The main symptoms are
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Dry eyes--Your eyes may be red and burn and itch.
People say it feels like they have sand in their eyes. Also, your
vision may be blurry, and bright light, especially fluorescent
lighting, might bother you.
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Dry mouth--Dry mouth feels like a mouth full of
cotton. It's difficult to swallow, speak, and taste. Your sense of
smell can change, and you may develop a dry cough. Also, because you
lack the protective effects of saliva, dry mouth increases your
chances of developing cavities and mouth infections.
Both primary and secondary Sjögren's syndrome can affect
other parts of the body as well, including the skin, joints, lungs,
kidneys, blood vessels, and nervous system, and cause symptoms such
as
When Sjögren's affects other parts of the body, the
condition is called extraglandular involvement because the problems
extend beyond the tear and salivary glands. These problems are described
in more detail later.
Finally, Sjögren's can cause extreme fatigue that can
seriously interfere with daily life.
(Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers About Sjögren's Syndrome: NIAMS)
Connective Tissue Diseases: NWHIC (Excerpt)
Dryness
of the eyes and mouth, swollen neck glands, difficulty swallowing
or talking, unusual tastes or smells, thirst, tongue ulcers, and
severe dental caries.
(Source: excerpt from Connective Tissue Diseases: NWHIC)
Sjogren's Syndrome as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions
When considering symptoms of Sjogren's Syndrome, it is also important to consider Sjogren's Syndrome as a possible cause of other medical conditions.
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Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Sjogren's Syndrome may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
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