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How can you Recover/Cure Sjogren's Syndrome ???

How can you cure or recover Sjogren's syndrome ??

Sj枚gren's syndrome is a chronic, probably autoimmune, systemic inflammatory disorder of unknown cause characterized by dryness of the mouth, eyes, and other mucous membranes. It can be primary or secondary to other autoimmune disorders. Sj枚gren's syndrome may also cause rheumatoid-like arthritis or affect various exocrine glands or other organs. Diagnosis is by specific criteria relating to eye, mouth, and salivary gland involvement, autoantibodies, and histopathology. Treatment is symptomatic.
SELF-CARE:-
Many symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome respond well to self-care. A self-care plan may mean you follow some of the following advice:
* Use artificial tears and eyedrops. These can relieve the discomfort of dry eyes. Artificial tears and eyedrops are available by prescription or over-the-counter. Thicker drops are available that you don't have to apply as often as other drops, but they may cause visual blurring and collect along your eyelashes. Ask your doctor about whether you should select artificial tears with or without preservatives, because the preservatives used to prolong the shelf life of some products can cause eye irritation in some people.
Another treatment that can keep your eyes moist is small pellets of hydroxypropyl cellulose (Lacrisert), which are placed in your lower eyelid. When you add artificial tears, the pellets dissolve and form a film over the moisture.
* Increase your fluid intake. Drinking lots of fluids, particularly water, helps to reduce dry mouth. Lemon juice in water may help stimulate salivary flow. Sugarless gum or hard candies also may help. Because the risk of dental cavities increases with Sjogren's syndrome, reduce your overall sugar intake, especially between meals.
* Use moisturizers. If dry skin is a problem, avoid using very hot water to wash and avoid soaking your hands in water or cleaning solutions. Pat your skin 鈥?don't rub 鈥?with a towel and apply moisturizers when your skin is still damp. Use rubber gloves when doing dishes or housecleaning. Vaginal moisturizers and lubricants help women who experience vaginal dryness.
* Stop smoking. Avoid smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke because smoke can increase your dryness.
* Increase humidity. Increasing the indoor humidity or protecting yourself in windy environments may help you reduce dryness. For example, avoid sitting in front of a fan or air-conditioning vent. You may also want to use goggles or protective eyewear when you go outdoors.
* Use nasal saline sprays. Nasal saline sprays can help moisturize dry nasal passages and may help relieve a dry mouth because a dry nose can increase mouth breathing.
* Protect your oral health. Brush your teeth after every meal and schedule regular dental appointments to protect against the increased risk of dental cavities. Your dentist or doctor may also tell you to use daily topical fluoride treatments and antimicrobial mouthwashes. Artificial saliva products can help keep your mouth feeling moist. These products can also help to prevent cavities if they contain fluoride.
If you develop an oral yeast infection (such as candidiasis), your doctor may prescribe antifungal lozenges 鈥?for example, clotrimazole (Mycelex) 鈥?that will slowly dissolve in your mouth. Antifungal medication is also available in liquid form, such as nystatin (Mycostatin), for you to swish around your mouth.
Inflammation of the parotid gland (parotitis) can be helped by massage, the use of warm compresses, and the stimulation of your salivary flow 鈥?such as through the use of sugarless hard candies. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may help relieve your discomfort and inflammation.
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Sjogren's Syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease. There is no such thing as a cure or recovery. All you can do is treat the symptoms.

For the dryness, your doctor may prescribe drugs that stimulate your glands to produce more mucus and saliva, or recommend that you use gum or candies to help lubricate your throat. If you have extraglandular involvement, you might also take corticosteroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID's) to relieve pain and inflammation. If those treatments fail to provide relief, you may be prescribed immunosuppresants.

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