How to effectively treat Sjögren's syndrome

How to effectively treat Sjögren's syndrome is a question that many patients will wonder. In fact, if you want to deal with it effectively, you must pay attention to oral hygiene, drink plenty of water, and if your eyes are dry, pay attention to using some eye drops.

1. Dry mouth

Pay attention to oral hygiene, eating and drinking. Applying 2% methylcellulose to the mouth before meals can occasionally improve symptoms.

2. Dry eyes

Wear windproof glasses when going out; use 0.5% methylcellulose eye drops 4-6 times a day; if there is corneal ulcer, use boric acid ointment and eye mask.

3. Systemic treatment

When other connective tissue diseases occur concurrently, glucocorticoids or immunosuppressants may be considered for treatment.

4. Close follow-up

Timely prevention and treatment of malignant lymphoma and renal tubular acidosis, etc.

5. Mainly symptomatic treatment, supportive therapy and treatment of complications. Adrenal cortex hormones (such as prednisone) can relieve symptoms. People with dry eyes can frequently use 0.5%-1.0% carboxymethyl cellulose eye drops. People with dry mouth can apply 2% carboxymethyl cellulose to the oral mucosa before meals and take citric acid or lemon juice to quench thirst. Pay attention to oral hygiene, brush your teeth and rinse your mouth after meals to protect your teeth.

6. There is currently no specific treatment. Corticosteroids and immunosuppressants have certain therapeutic effects, but long-term use can have serious sequelae and should be used with caution. To prevent pulmonary tuberculosis induced by excessive hormones, anti-tuberculosis drugs (such as rifampicin, etc.) can be used appropriately.