Sjögren s Syndrome in Clinical Practice

This book examines important new insights into the link between Sjogren's syndrome and other conditions, such as antiphospholipid syndrome, coeliac and lymphoma.

Sjögren's syndrome is now considered pivotal in the spectrum of auto-immune disorders. It presents in a variety of guises, including fatigue, aches and pains, food and other allergies and not surprisingly is frequently misdiagnosed as, for example, 'fibromyalgia, 'M.E.', glandular fever etc. It also frequently overlaps with other auto-immune conditions such as hypothyroidism (Hashimotos), Hughes Syndrome and coeliac disease. Diagnosis is especially important as it usually responds to treatment, notably with quinine derivatives (Plaquenil).

Important new insights into Sjogren's links with other conditions (e.g. antiphospholipid syndrome, coeliac, lymphoma) Well illustrated throughout Aimed at young medics (1st and 2nd year rotation) but would also be suitable for the informed lay reader, family physician and pharma

Autorentext
All three authors have published extensively on the subject and lecture internationally on Sjögren's.

Klappentext
Sjögren's Syndrome is slowly being recognised as one of the most common auto-immune diseases, and considered pivotal in the spectrum of auto-immune disorders. Sjögren's Syndrome in Clinical Practice is a unique, concise book which explores important insights into Sjögren's links with other conditions and devotes itself to shedding new light on this disease.Aimed at young medics but also suitable for the informed lay reader, physicians and pharma, Sjögren's Syndrome in Clinical Practice will help with the diagnosis and treatment of this increasingly recognised disorder.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. Eyes.- 3. Mouth and Salivary Glands.- 4. Lungs.- 5. Skin.- 6. Gut.- 7. Bladder, Vagina, Kidney.- 8. Nervous System.- 9. Joints, Tendon, Muscles.- 10. Sjögrens and Lymphoma.- 11. Sjögren 'Overlap'.- 12. General Treatment.- 13. Drug Treatment.- 14. Diagnosis: Blood Tests.- 15. Diagnosis: Other Tests.- 16. Causes of Sjögrens.