Sjogren's Syndrome Survival Guide

Name: Sjogren's Syndrome Survival Guide
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SKU: 9781572243569
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By Katherine Morland Hammitt

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Sjogren's Syndrome Survival Guide by Katherine Morland Hammitt provides a clear and compassionate overview of this often misunderstood autoimmune disorder. It explains how the immune system attacks moisture-producing glands, leading to dryness of the eyes, skin, and other areas. The book offers practical advice on recognising symptoms, managing both physical and psychological challenges, and navigating treatment options.
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Ideal for individuals diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, their carers, and healthcare professionals seeking to understand and support those affected by this complex condition.

This guide to living with this autoimmune disease in which the body mistakenly attacks its own moisture-producing glands in the eyes, mouth, and skin is written by two Sjogren's sufferers. Here, they provide medical information, research results, and treatment methods.

Description

When beset with this little-known autoimmune disorder, the immune system of sufferers attacks their moisture-producing glands, resulting in dryness of the eyes, skin, vagina, and so forth. With this book, learn to recognize the symptoms, deal with the physical and psychological effects, and get the best treatment available from the medical establishment.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781572243569

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 April 2003

Country: United States

Imprint: New Harbinger Publications

Illustration: Ill.

Audience: General / adult

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Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

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Health & Wellness Katherine Morland Hammitt Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Teri P. Rumpf, Ph.D., is a psychologist in private practice specializing in treating who suffer from chronic illness. Katherine Morland Hammit is the past president of the Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation and currently works as its public policy director. She is also a member of the coordinating committee for research in autoimmune diseases for the National Institutes of Health.