Sarcoidosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jan 30, 2019 · Sarcoidosis is a disease characterized by the growth of tiny collections of inflammatory cells (granulomas) in any part of your body — most commonly the lungs and lymph nodes. But it can also affect the eyes, skin, heart and other organs.
Sarcoidosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Jan 11, 2023 · Sarcoidosis is a condition that causes lumps or nodules (granulomas) to form in your lungs, lymph nodes, skin, eyes and other parts of your body. Symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, tender sores on your shins, eye pain and redness. Many cases go away on their own or with treatment, but sometimes it becomes a chronic condition.
Sarcoidosis: Symptoms, Stages, Causes, and Treatment - WebMD
Mar 12, 2024 · Sarcoidosis is a rare disease, affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the United States. It can happen in people of any age, race, or gender, but is more common in some groups than others. Risk...
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Jan 30, 2019 · There's no cure for sarcoidosis, but in many cases, it goes away on its own. You may not even need treatment if you have no symptoms or only mild symptoms of the condition. The severity and extent of your condition will determine whether and …
What is Sarcoidosis? Causes, Symptoms, and More - Healthline
Jun 12, 2024 · Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease in which clumps of inflammatory cells form in various organs, causing organ inflammation. Sarcoidosis can happen when your body’s immune system...
Sarcoidosis - Symptoms - NHLBI, NIH
Mar 24, 2022 · This illustration shows some of the symptoms of sarcoidosis, including problems with the nervous system, eyes, and heart; skin changes; and swollen or larger than normal liver, salivary glands, or lymph nodes.
Learn About Sarcoidosis - American Lung Association
Nov 20, 2024 · Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease in which the immune system overreacts, causing groups of cells to form clusters of inflamed tissue called "granulomas" in one or more organs of the body. Sarcoidosis most commonly affects the lungs and lymph nodes, but it can affect any organ including the eyes, skin, heart and nervous system.
Sarcoidosis Symptoms - MedlinePlus
Jan 16, 2024 · Some people have Lofgren's syndrome when they first develop sarcoidosis. It usually goes away completely within 2 years. The symptoms of Lofgren's syndrome may include: Swollen lymph nodes in your chest, neck, chin, armpits, or groin. A rash of small, itchy, or painful bumps called erythema nodosum.
Sarcoidosis > Fact Sheets - Yale Medicine
Sarcoidosis is a condition that causes inflammation within the lungs or other organs. Sometimes this leads to scarring. It may resolve on its own or become a chronic condition that requires ongoing treatment to protect various organs, including the lungs.
Sarcoidosis - Sarcoidosis - MSD Manual Consumer Version
Blau syndrome, a sarcoidosis-like disorder, is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. In Blau syndrome, symptoms develop before the age of 4 years. Symptoms typically include arthritis, rash, and uveitis. Many people with sarcoidosis have no symptoms, and the disorder is discovered on a chest x-ray that is taken for other reasons.