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.
Sjogernâs Syndrome. This disorder causes the body to attack its own moisture producing glands which can lead to fatigue, joint pain, dry mouth, itching and burning eyes or cracked tongue. The ultimate cause of this condition is unknown but it is suspected that environmental factors and genetics play a role.