Chronic dryness is a symptom. The immune dysfunction driving it has a root cause.
Sjogren's Syndrome is an autoimmune condition that primarily targets the glands responsible for producing moisture, most notably the tear and salivary glands, resulting in chronic dry eyes, dry mouth, and systemic fatigue. Like many autoimmune conditions, it is frequently linked to Epstein-Barr Virus reactivation, which reprograms immune cells and creates an environment favorable to ongoing autoimmunity.
Gut permeability, nutritional deficiencies, and chronic low-grade infections may also play contributing roles. Identifying and addressing the immune-driving root causes provides a path toward long-term management that goes well beyond symptom relief.