Sjogrens Flare: How Long They Last, Causes, Management Tips

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Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks its own exocrine glands—those responsible for producing tears and saliva. While it most commonly affects middle-aged women, people of all ages and genders can be impacted. There is no known cure, but various treatments can help manage symptoms. Importantly, Sjögren’s can also affect the nervous system, joints, lungs, and kidneys. Sometimes symptoms can flare up suddenly—this is referred to as a Sjögren’s flare. Read on to learn how to manage these flare-ups effectively.

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How rare is Sjögren’s?

Estimating how many people are affected by Sjögren’s syndrome is difficult. The disease is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed entirely. Its autoimmune nature means symptoms vary widely and may appear mild or unrelated. Estimates suggest 1 to 4 million people in the U.S. have Sjögren’s, though the true number is likely higher. Global prevalence is unknown but believed to be relatively rare.[5][6]

References

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Alexandra V.
Alexandra V.
Medically Reviewed
Alexandra V., BPT is a licensed physiotherapist (Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy) with additional pre-clinical training in Medicine. Holding a Journalism degree, she merges seven years' musculoskeletal-rehab experience with plain-language writing to deliver evidence-based prevention and pain-management guidance for CareClinic readers. Fluent in English, German and Romanian, Alexandra's goal is to turn clinical science into clear, actionable tips, information meant to educate, not replace individual medical advice.
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