but it is diagnosed much more often in women and frequently develops in middle adulthood.
It can occur on its own or alongside other autoimmune diseases such as:
* Rheumatoid arthritis
* Lupus
## How Is Sjögren’s Diagnosed?
There is no single symptom that proves someone has Sjögren’s.
Diagnosis may involve a combination of:
* Medical history
* Physical examination
* Blood tests
* Tear-production testing
* Salivary-gland testing
* Eye examination
* Sometimes a minor salivary-gland biopsy
Doctors also look for other conditions that can cause similar dryness.
## When Should You Get Checked?
Consider medical evaluation if you have
