Boils Article. 1  Boils facts. 2  What is a boil? 3  What causes boils to form? 4  What are risk factors for boils? 5  How are boils diagnosed? 6  What are boil treatments and home remedies? 7  When should someone seek medical attention for a boil? 8  What is the prognosis (outcome) for a boil? 9  What can be done to prevent boils (abscesses)?
Dry eye can indicate the presence of Sicca syndrome. Dryness of the mouth is a key symptom of Sicca syndrome and can affect the ability to swallow. The continuing decline of the exocrine glands makes it impossible to produce moisture that is required for the proper functioning of the pancreas.
Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease. This means that your immune system attacks parts of your own body by mistake. In Sjogren's syndrome, it attacks the glands that make tears and saliva. This causes a dry mouth and dry eyes. You may have dryness in other places that need moisture, such as your nose, throat, and skin. Sjogren's can also affect other parts of the body, including your joints, lungs, kidneys, blood vessels, digestive organs, and nerves. Most people with Sjogren's syndrome are women.