Afflicting one in seventy Americans, Sjogren's
syndrome is an autoimmune disease that commonly causes
dryness of the eyes, mouth, and nose, and that can lead
to complications including profound fatigue, depression,
and lymphoma. While there is no cure for Sjogren's, much
can be done to alleviate the suffering of patients. This
extensively revised handbook offers everything you need
to know to cope with this disease. The Sjogren's Book,
Fourth Edition is a comprehensive and authoritative
guide, produced by the Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation and
its medical advisors and edited by physician Daniel J.
Wallace, a leading authority on autoimmune disorders.
This expanded edition provides readers with the best
medical and practical information on this disorder,
bringing together the current thinking about Sjogren's
in an easily readable and understandable book, with an
entirely new section on lifestyle issues aimed at
improving the quality of life for Sjogren's sufferers.
With more than thirty chapters written by leading
experts, the handbook illuminates the major clinical
aspects of the syndrome and is loaded with practical
tips and advice.Indeed, it offers a wide-ranging look at
the many faces of Sjogren's, covering diagnosis, the
various organ systems that can be affected, the possible
psychological problems, and the many treatment options,
as well as a concluding chapter listing the web, print,
and media resources available. It is a valuable aid that
patients can use while discussing their illness with
their physician and an excellent resource for family
members. And because Sjogren's is greatly
underdiagnosed, this handbook is a particularly valuable
resource for healthcare professionals. Recognized as the
bible for Sjogren's suffers, this reliable and
informative guide is the first place for patients to
look when they have questions about this little known
but serious chronic disease. |
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