Sjögren’s Syndrome Treatment in Hospitals in Hunchun, China

Sjogren''s syndrome – is a common systemic connective tissue disease. It manifests as an immunoaggressive reaction in which antibodies to the cells of these same tissues are formed in the tissues. As a result, the work of the salivary and lacrimal glands is disrupted, and extra-glandular symptoms also appear (for example, pain in muscles and joints).

In Hunchun there is everything necessary for the successful fight against Sjogren''s syndrome. Doctors here have vast experience and practice all modern methods of diagnosis and treatment of Sjogren''s syndrome.

To provide a correct diagnosis, doctors in Hunchun prescribe to their patients comprehensive diagnostics, which takes into account different manifestations of the syndrome:

• biochemical blood test;
• hormonal tests;
• biopsy of salivary glands;
• ultrasound of salivary glands;
• MRI of salivary glands.

To identify possible complications, gastroscopy, chest X-ray and echocardiography are also sometimes performed.

When treating Sjogren''s syndrome in Hunchun, a complex approach is applied. To achieve the best result, doctors apply the following methods:

1. drug therapy. Specialized medications are prescribed to the patient, such as prednisolone and cytostatics;
2. extracorporeal hemocorrection. Blood is taken from the patient, which is then processed, correcting its properties;
3. phytotherapy. To relieve some symptoms, natural oils and herb-based ointments are used.