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What Are The Effects of Sjogren’s Syndrome

Sjogren’s syndrome is a disorder that causes the body’s immune system to attack the moisture producing glands that are within the body.  The glands most commonly affected are the tear glands and the saliva glands; however, the glands within the stomach, pancreas, and intestines are sometimes affected as well.
Sjogren’s syndrome is the most prevalent autoimmune [...]

Common Symptoms of Sjogren’s Syndrome

Of all the sufferers of Sjogren’s syndrome, approximately ninety percent are women.  However, Sjogren’s syndrome can occur in all ethnic backgrounds.  Sjogren’s syndrome is extremely rare in children, but it has been known to occur.
Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease that causes the body’s immune system to turn against its own cells.  Sjogren’s syndrome affects [...]

WHO IS EFFECTED BY ORAL THRUSH?

Because the fungus that causes thrush lives in all of our bodies every day, anyone can be effected by it.  Thrush is also known as a yeast infection.  A yeast infection can occur throughout the body and on the skin.  A fungus called Candida Albicans is usually responsible for the infection.  Candida thrives in warm, [...]

WHAT IS ORAL THRUSH?

Thrush is a general term for an infection of the mouth by a fungus called candida albicans.  Candida is a fairly common fungus and can infect other areas of the body besides the mouth.  Thrush is common in babies and in adults with weakened immune systems.
Thrush can be identified by its painful, cottage cheese appearing [...]

WHAT CAUSES ORAL THRUSH?

Thrush is also known as a yeast infection.  A yeast infection can occur throughout the body and on the skin.  A fungus called Candida Albicans is usually responsible for the infection.  Candida thrives in warm, moist places.  Candida is an opportunistic fungus—meaning it is present in everyone, but it waits for our bodies to weaken [...]