# Sjögren’s disease can affect lungs, kidneys and nerves, say doctors 2026-08-16T11:02:03+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Sjögren's disease, an autoimmune condition widely recognised for causing dry eyes and dry mouth, can also involve the lungs, kidneys and nerves, according to specialists. Dr Arun Baby, Senior Consultant in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology at Apollo Adlux Hospital, explained that the immune system mistakenly attacks moisture-producing glands. Beyond dryness, patients may experience fatigue, joint pain, muscle ache, swollen salivary glands and difficulty concentrating. Dr Sreedevi S, Consultant in Rheumatology at Kims Health, noted that the disease is more common in women and often appears in middle age. It can affect the airways, leading to a dry cough or interstitial lung disease. Kidney involvement may cause acid accumulation in the blood, while neurological complications such as numbness and muscle weakness can occur, though they are uncommon. There is no single diagnostic test; evaluation includes eye tests, blood tests for antibodies, and sometimes a lip biopsy. Treatment depends on symptoms and organ involvement. Doctors stress that Sjögren's is not merely dryness but a systemic autoimmune disease requiring regular dental and eye care, hydration, medication, and specialist monitoring. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Apollo Adlux Hospital, Sjögren_s disease Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/sjogrens-disease-can-affect-lungs-kidneys-and-nerves-say-doctors/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/sjogrens-disease-can-affect-lungs-kidneys-and-nerves-say-doctors/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/