Quali esami fare per la sindrome di Sjögren?
Quali esami fare per la sindrome di Sjögren?
Diagnosi
- Test oftalmologici.
- Esami del sangue.
- Biopsia labiale.
- Scintigrafia e scialografia.
- Scialometria.
Quale medico diagnostica la sindrome di Sjogren?
Un oculista può ricercare i danni alla superficie oculare. Per valutare la produzione di saliva si possono effettuare esami più sofisticati, il medico può prescrivere esami di diagnostica per immagini o un prelievo di tessuto delle ghiandole salivari da esaminare (biopsia).
What does Sjogren syndrome stand for?
- Sjogren's syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the moisture-producing glands do not function correctly; SS can also affect internal organs. Sjogren's syndrome is a relatively common disease, although often under-diagnosed.
What causes sjogrens syndrome?
- Sjogren's syndrome is caused by autoimmunity to the tissues of the glands that produce tears and saliva. Environmental and genetic factors play a role in development of Sjogren syndrome.
What are the stages of Sjogren's syndrome?
- Stages of Sjogrens. Stage I is glandular Stage II is extraglandular (skin and such affected) Stage III would involve extraglandular and lymphoid malignancy These stages can last 10-20 each years (the article suggested this as an approximate, not an absolute in my opinion- and since there are individuals that have lived with SS...
How can Sjogren's syndrome be treated?
- Treatment for Sjogren's syndrome depends on the parts of the body affected. Many people manage the dry eye and dry mouth of Sjogren's syndrome by using over-the-counter eyedrops and sipping water more frequently. But some people need prescription medications, or even surgical procedures.
