surgery, antibiotics and metformin. surgery, antibiotics and metformin I'm going to have major surgery in two weeks (partial removal of my sternum and clavicle due to infection in the bone. I was told to stop taking metformin a day before surgery and to resume it after I get out of the hospital.
Sicca Syndrome (Sjogren syndrome) - is an autoimmune disorder in which the glands that produce tears and saliva are destroyed, causing dry mouth and dry eyes.This condition may also affect many different parts of the body, including the kidneys and lungs.icca Syndrome (Sjogren syndrome) - is an autoimmune disorder in which the glands that produce tears and saliva are destroyed, causing dry mouth and dry eyes.
Sjogren's syndrome is a disorder in which your body attacks its own moisture-producing glands, such as the tear and salivary glands, notes the BBC Health site. Sjogren's syndrome is characterized by a sore, cracked tongue, dry mouth, fatigue and joint pain, as well as burning or itching of the eyes. The exact cause of Sjogren's syndrome is unknown. However, genetics and environmental factors, such as a bacterial or viral infection may play a role in its development.