A member asked:

I have enlarged painful glands, joint pain, dry skin and mouth, and fatigue (often). my mother had sjorgrens. is it genetic and could i have it too?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sjogreans disease: Sjogrens syndrome can be inherited and it sounds like you have the disease as well.

Answered 10/27/2014

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Yes it is possible: Yes it can be inherited through the genes.

Answered 3/17/2014

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