persistent dry eyes or dry mouth together with symptoms such as:
* Joint pain
* Severe fatigue
* Recurrent salivary-gland swelling
* Numbness or tingling
* Frequent dental problems
* Persistent cough
* Unexplained rashes
The more symptoms occur together, the more useful a medical evaluation can be.
## When Is It More Urgent?
Seek prompt medical care if you develop:
* Significant shortness of breath
* New weakness
* Severe neurological symptoms
* Marked gland swelling
* Unexplained weight loss
* Persistent fever
These symptoms can have many causes and should not be assumed to come from Sjögren’s.
## The Bottom Line
Sjögren’s is
