Can Sjogren's syndrome cause high fever

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Spring is a very dry season. Many people are prone to suffer from Sjogren's syndrome and water shortage. Let's share the relationship between Sjogren's syndrome and high fever.

Can Sjogren's syndrome cause high fever

First of all, Sjogren's syndrome (SS) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease mainly involving exocrine glands, also known as autoimmune exocrine gland epithelitis or autoimmune exocrine disease. In addition to the salivary gland and lacrimal gland damage and functional decline resulting in dry mouth and dry eyes, there are also other exocrine glands and other organs outside the gland involvement resulting in multi system damage symptoms. There are many kinds of autoantibodies and hyperimmunoglobulinemia in the serum. The disease can be divided into primary and secondary.

Then Sjogren's syndrome will have a fever, but not all people will have a fever. This is different from person to person. Don't take fever as a necessary manifestation of Sjogren's syndrome. The typical manifestations of Sjogren's syndrome are: dry mouth, dry eyes, joint pain, dental caries, repeated parotid gland swelling, etc.

(1) reduce dry mouth symptoms, keep mouth clean, gargle frequently, reduce the possibility of dental caries and oral secondary infection. (2) Dry cornea and conjunctivitis can be treated with artificial tears to relieve dry eye symptoms and prevent corneal injury. (3) Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and hydroxychloroquine can be used in patients with muscle and joint pain.

matters needing attention

People with Sjogren's syndrome should drink more water in their life, and don't take a bath with a towel when taking a bath. They should eat more food that can nourish yin, clear away heat and generate fluid, including luffa and celery, cauliflower and lotus root and yam, so as not to eat spicy, fried, salty and sour food.