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Sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis

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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. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Lymphoproliferative disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare
Baby
0-2
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Chest

Symptoms

Fever, mild (99.0 F - 100.9 F)
Mild fever
Red eye (single)
Red (bloodshot) eyes, one eye only
Fatigue
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Sarcoidosis
Hydroxychloroquine
4
1 review
Plaquenil
Steroids
Cytotoxic
Topical steroid

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Sarcoidosis

Surgery

Lung transplantation

Other treatments

Oxygen supplementation
Watchful waiting

Tests

Electrocardiogram
TB skin test
Ionized calcium
Liver function test
Creatinine
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Risk factors

Personal

Recent sore throat
Recent dental procedure
Prolonged bed rest
Long plane ride

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