SARCOIDOSIS: SYMPTOMS, CAUSES & TREATMENT AND SIDE EFFECTS

Granulomas—small, red, swollen patches of inflammation—form in the skin, heart, lungs, eyes, and other organs as a result of the uncommon illness sarcoidosis.

Sarcoidosis can afflict anyone, but the following factors increase your risk of getting it: Sarcoidosis can strike anyone at any age, but it strikes individuals between the ages of 20 and 40 most frequently. If you are a woman, your risk is increased. People with Scandinavian or African heritage are also more likely to get it.

Sarcoidosis symptoms mainly depend on where granulomas are formed in your body. However, some symptoms are as follows:

Persistent cough, Shortness of breath, Fatigue, Swollen lymph nodes, Fever, Night sweats, Joint pain, Kidney stones.

Persistent cough, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Chest discomfort.

Skin rashes across your nose or cheeks, Lesions on the cheeks, Growths under the skin (nodules), specifically around scars and tattoos, nose and ears, Light or dark reddish-brown patches on facial skin.

Redness, Sensitivity to light, Blurred vision, and pain.

The causes of sarcoidosis are still unknown. Although scientists think that sarcoidosis may be caused by an overactive immune system, they are unsure of what exactly sets off the immune system—whether it be inherited or something in the environment like dust, bacteria, viruses, etc. Therefore, the cause of sarcoidosis is yet unknown.

Sarcoidosis treatment comes with specific side effects, such as: Acne, Weight gain, Bone weakness, High blood pressure, Depression, Difficulty in sleeping, Diabetes in susceptible people, Eye problems like glaucoma and cataracts.

The diagnosis of sarcoidosis is usually established by means of a combination of laboratory testing, imaging studies, clinical evaluations, and tissue biopsies where necessary.

The goals of sarcoidosis treatment are to control symptoms, lessen inflammation, and avoid side effects. Since an overactive immune system is the source of sarcoidosis, immune system-suppressive drugs are the mainstay of treatment.