Sjgrens Syndrome in Clinical Practice [Paperback]

Sj?grens 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).This book examines important new insights into the link between Sjogrens syndrome and other conditions, such as antiphospholipid syndrome, coeliac and lymphoma.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. Sj?grens and Lymphoma.- 11. Sj?gren 'Overlap'.- 12. General Treatment.- 13. Drug Treatment.- 14. Diagnosis: Blood Tests.- 15. Diagnosis: Other Tests.- 16. Causes of Sj?grens.All three authors have published extensively on the subject and lecture internationally on Sj?grens.

Sj?grens Syndrome is slowly being recognised as one of the most common auto-immune diseases, and considered pivotal in the spectrum of auto-immune disorders.? Sj?grens Syndrome in Clinical Practice is a unique, concise book which explores important insights into Sj?grens 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, Sj?grens Syndrome in Clinical Practice will help with the diagnosis and treatment of this increasingly recognised disorder.

Important new insights into Sjogrens links with other conditions (e.g. antiphospholipid syndrome, coeliac, lymphoma)

Well illustrated throughout