Unless your stools are black, you do not have anything to worry about.Dark brown stools are completely normal. It is the black stools that I would be worried about. Back to top
In addition, Sjogren's syndrome may cause skin, nose, and vaginal dryness, and may affect other organs of the body including the kidneys, blood vessels, lungs, liver, pancreas, and brain. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Sjogren's Syndrome Information Page: NINDS).
Sjogren's Syndrome is caused by a misfiring immune system (autoimmunity) attacking tear ducts of the eyes and/or the saliva glands of the mouth, causing dryness in the mouth and eyes. It can also lead to dryness in other places that need moisture, such as your nose, throat and skin.