Dr. Henrik Sjögren's was a Swedish ophthalmologist who first identified the disease in 1933. Toda…
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Dr. Henrik Sjögren's was a Swedish ophthalmologist who first identified the disease in 1933. Today, his birthday is celebrated as World Sjögren's Day to help raise awareness for this disease.
In 1929 Dr. Sjögren met a patient who complained of dry eye, dry mouth and joint pain. While each of these symptoms were already well known, it was the combination of them that Dr. Sjögren noticed and decided to investigate..................................................................... Symptoms of Sjogren's Syndrome :- Dry mouth, Joint pain, swelling and stiffness. Swollen salivary glands — particularly the set located behind your jaw and in front of your ears. Skin rashes or dry skin. Vaginal dryness. Persistent dry cough. Prolonged fatigue.
