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Sarcoidosis
Medical Questions » Sarcoidosis
| Name: Sarcoidosis |
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| An uncommon disease which causes damage and inflammation to a wide range of organs within the body, but most commonly to the lungs. |
Causes of Sarcoidosis
Unknown. Women are more commonly affected than men, and the usual age of onset is 40 to 60 years. |
Symptoms of Sarcoidosis
The symptoms can be very varied and sometimes bizarre because almost any part of the body may be involved as affected tissues fail to function correctly. Patients may have a fever, tiredness, shortness of breath, rashes, enlarged glands, liver or spleen enlargement, pain, arthritis, pins and needles sensation and heart failure. |
Tests for Sarcoidosis
Blood tests and lung X-rays show abnormalities, but cannot specifically diagnose sarcoidosis. Definitive diagnosis requires the microscopic examination of a biopsy. |
Treatment for Sarcoidosis
Steroids to reduce the inflammation.
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Complications of Sarcoidosis of its treatment
Gradual destruction of the lungs and other organs. |
Likely Outcome of Sarcoidosis
Slowly progressive and cannot be cured, but control is usually sufficient to give the victim a relatively long life. |
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