Symptoms of Sjögren's Syndrome

This information was reviewed and approved by Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD (4/1/2019).

Because Sjögren's syndrome often targets the tear and salivary glands, the most common symptoms involve the eyes and mouth.

As an autoimmune disease, the syndrome also has the capability to affect many of the body's other organs and tissues, leading to a wide array of symptoms.

Common symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome include:

Dryness of the eyes
Dryness of the mouth
Difficulty swallowing
Change in taste
Frequent cavities in the teeth
Frequent oral yeast infections
Swollen salivary glands
Vaginal dryness
Heartburn
Cough
Shortness of breath
Arthritis
Fatigue

Depending on the organs and tissues affected, other symptoms also may be present.

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