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Overview
Sjogren's affects the glands that make tears and saliva.
It can also cause joint pain and fatigue.
When to get medical care
Call 911Not an emergency.
Get care todayNot usually urgent.
See a doctor soonOngoing dry eyes and mouth. Swollen glands.
Causes
Causes include Sjogren's syndrome, medicines, and aging.
OwieClear has pages on 2 conditions that can cause dry eyes and dry mouth together. Each shows how soon to get care.
Common causes
- Sjögren's syndromeSee a doctor if it doesn't get better
An autoimmune condition that dries the eyes and mouth.
Less likely causes
- Marginal zone lymphoma (including MALT lymphoma)See a doctor if it doesn't get better
A group of slow-growing B-cell lymphomas.
What you can do at home
- Use artificial tears.
- Sip water.
Medicines
Medicines that increase saliva may help.
At the doctor
Blood tests check for Sjogren's.
Questions you may be asked
- Symptoms
- Medicines
The exam
An eye and mouth exam.
Tests
- Blood tests
Prevention
Manage symptoms.
- Stay hydrated
Check your symptoms
Most symptoms have more than one possible cause. The symptom checker looks at all of your symptoms together, plus your age, and shows how soon to get care.
Sources
Last updated 2026-11-13.