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.
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS). This is dry eyes caused by inflammation. Patients note that their eyes are red, burn, have eye pain, feel a foreign body sensation and sometimes a decrease in vision. KCS is treated with lubricant drops of various viscosities, the anti-inflammatory Restasis and sometimes steroids.eratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS). This is dry eyes caused by inflammation. Patients note that their eyes are red, burn, have eye pain, feel a foreign body sensation and sometimes a decrease in vision. KCS is treated with lubricant drops of various viscosities, the anti-inflammatory Restasis and sometimes steroids.