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Sarcoidosis
A condition in which tiny collections of inflammatory cells grow in different parts of the body, most commonly the lungs, lymph nodes, eyes, and skin.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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How do you end up with sarcoidosis?
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Can my family get sarcoidosis from me?
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When is sarcoidosis considered serious?
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How do you know if you have sarcoidosis?
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A relative has sarcoidosis. How can I help?
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If I relocate, will it affect my sarcoidosis?
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How do I explain to people about my sarcoidosis?
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What is your experience with sarcoidosis recovery?
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What is Chronic sarcoidosis and can teenagers have it?
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Could you tell me what happens if sarcoidosis is left untreated?
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What is the latest results noted in the study of causes of sarcoidosis?
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What are the symptoms of sarcoidosis and what can I do to address them?
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What do I need to know about sarcoidosis to better understand this disease?
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My grandmother had sarcoidosis. How high is my risk of developing the disease?
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Do I need to take medication in case I am diagnosed with sarcoidosis, but don't have any symptoms?
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How important is having the right diet with sarcoidosis? Is their things I should be avoiding or eating more of?
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A 69-year old male asked:
I am suffering from sarcoidosis since 2004. Presently I am on 5 mg predsilone . I want to know I should continue or stop taking it?
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What happend if I refused to take any meds for my sarcoidosis? It will gets worst? Or will be the same? I really don't want to take anything .
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I have sarcoidosis and have been put on 50, 000 of vitamind2 twice a week. I have taken one dose. Now I have read that people with sarcoid should not take it. Is it correct?
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Is there a cure for sarcoidosis?
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Does sarcoidosis always have nodules?
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What are the side effects of sarcoidosis?
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Do people with sarcoidosis have a lot of pain?
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Is there a relation between sarcoidosis and cardiomyopathy?
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