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Venus Williams Explains Her Bout With Sjögren’s Syndrome

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Sept. 1 2011, Published 4:00 a.m. ET

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By Breaking Celebrity News Staff

Venus Williams opened up about her bout with Sjögren’s Syndrome on Thursday's edition of Good Morning America, less than a day after leaving the U.S. Open due to constant fatigue from the condition.

The tennis ace, 31, said the ailment -- which can take up to six years to diagnose -- left her with a number of symptoms leaving her struggling on and off the court.

Venus said she suffered from swollen hands, morphing joints, dry eyes, dry mouth, pain/numbness of the hands, among other symptoms.

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