Sarcoidosis Details

Expanded Description

Sarcoidosis is a rare immune system disorder characterized by non-caseating granulomas which most often appear in the lungs or the lymph nodes.

Prevalence

15.0 ( Per 100,000 Population ) [Source]

Causes

The cause of Sarcoidosis is not known; however, it is thought to be caused by the immune system’s reaction to factors in the environment. Sarcoidosis most commonly affects young adults.

Disorder Symptoms

There are several symptoms that affect patients with Sarcoidosis.

Name	Description
Weight loss	Weight loss
Lack of energy	Lack of energy
Arthralgia	Arthralgia
Dry Eyes	Dry Eyes
Shortness of breath	Shortness of breath
Skin lesions	Skin lesions
Hypercalcemia	Elevated natural Calcium manufacture

Diagnosis

No diagnosis information has been added yet.

Diagnostic Tests

No diagnostic test information has been added yet.

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Disorder Treatments

Thirty to seventy percent of patients do not require therapy.

We don't have any treatments yet.

Prognosis

In most cases of Sarcoidosis, the disease spontaneously disappears, requiring no treatment.

Tips for Living with the Disorder

Name

Description

Tip 1

Mental and physical wellness must always be considered as part of the full care plan. The responsibility is mostly placed on the patient to create and maintain this balance. I’ve found through my volunteer work within the medical industry coupled with my daily workouts (ranging from 15 min – 1hour) helps me achieve this balance and helps with my overall care plan. All of my specialists are very pleased with active role in this plan and believe it to be a successful initiative.