Despite being the second-most common rheumatic autoimmune disease in the United States, Sjögren’s syndrome remains under-recognized, with patients often waiting 3 years for a proper diagnosis, according to the Sjögren’s Foundation.
The disease impacts nearly 4 million Americans — nine out of 10 being women — and can affect nearly any person. However, it is most commonly diagnosed among adults aged in their late 40s.
Sjögren’s syndrome often goes unrecognized or misdiagnosed due to its resemblance to other medical conditions and the onset of different symptoms at