The exact cause is unknown but it is often suggested that it may be a virus or bacteria that alters the immune system and causes an attack on the glands, in some people there may be a genetic factor
Sjogren syndrome in the immune system starts an inflammatory response even when there is nothing for the immune system to fight off, causeing the body's white blood cells to attack and destroy the moisture producing glands
It is often the case that sufferes have been through a Stressfull situation before developing the disease and its often thought, but not prooved, that extreme stress over a prolonged amount of time may be a trigger to the Syndrome. |
