Sarcoidosis

Valacyclovir is an antiviral medication primarily used to treat infections caused by certain viruses, such as herpes. It is not typically used for sarcoidosis, a condition characterized by the formation of granulomas in various organs, including the skin. Management of cutaneous sarcoidosis usually involves corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive therapies. Always consult a healthcare professional for appropriate diagnosis and treatment options.

Sarcoidosis is definitely not contagious.

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It doesn't seem to be associated with cancers of any type.

Bernie Mac suffered from sarcoidosis, an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in tissue, most often in his lungs. He died from complications of this disease. He fortunately did NOT have pancreatic cancer - that would have made his life even more uncomfortable.

Until researchers are able to pinpoint the cause of sarcoidosis, there will be no available recommendations for how to prevent it.

Unfortunately Reggie White had sarcoidosis. The media reported it as sleep apnea or complications surrounding sarcoid but anyone who lives with the no cause no cure disease knows the truth. For more information on his death, check the link below. Also there is a link to spread awareness of sarcoidosis.

include facial nerve palsy, impaired taste and smell, blindness (or other eye problems such as double vision, visual field defects, blurry vision, dry/sore eyes), or speech problems (impaired swallowing or hoarseness).

.Most cases of sarcoidosis.begin with very nonspecific symptoms,such as decreased energy, weakness.Some patients develop fever, decreased appetite, weight loss.tender reddish bumps.joints may become swollen.nasal stuffiness is common.

It can't be cured, but you take steroids for the inflammation.

Yes it can.

In some cases, taking calcium or vitamin D supplements can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis caused by long-term use of steroid medication.

There are four syllables like so: Sar-coid-o-sis.

Symptoms of sarcoidosis may come and go, and can usually be managed with over-the-counter painkillers so they don't affect everyday life. Most people with the condition find their symptoms have disappeared within a few years of their diagnosis.

For some people with sarcoidosis, the condition slowly gets worse over time and they end up with organ damage. For example, their lungs may stop working properly, causing increasing breathlessness.

Help is available for people with severe, persistent sarcoidosis - ask your doctor for advice.

The skin is affected in about 25% of people with sarcoidosis.

This can cause tender, red bumps or patches to develop on the skin (particularly the shins), as well as rashes on the upper body

The frequency for neurological involvement for all cases of sarcoid disease is 5%. However, neurological involvement has been reported to occur in up to 5% to 16% of cases.

Corticosteroid drugs remain the primary treatment for inflammation and granuloma formation. There is no treatment at present to reverse the lung scarring (fibrosis) that might be present in advanced sarcoidosis. Because sarcoidosis can disappear even without therapy, even doctors sometimes disagree on when to start the treatment. Various other drugs have been tried, but their effectiveness has not been established in controlled studies. These drugs include chloroquine (Aralen) and D-penicillamine. Several drugs such as chlorambucil (Leukeran), azathioprine (Imuran), methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall), and cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), which might suppress alveolitis by killing the cells that produce granulomas, have also been used.

It could be but this is not the place to get a diagnosis. Talk to a doctor.

Perhaps, if they are steroid inhalers.

Sarcoidosis can affect people of any age, but usually starts in young adults aged between 20 and 50. It is rare in childhood.

The condition affects people from all ethnic backgrounds, but it's most common in people of African descent.

I am sure it depends on the stage of sarcoid a person has. i was diagnosed with sarcoid (lungs) 14 years ago and have been able to maintain a fulltime job during this time while missing very little work. My biggest struggle is getting tired by midday. Ironically i feel better when at work than on weekends or off time. My mind is occupied on work rather than my sarcoid. Some days are better than others. I recommend getting plently of rest and sleep each night and good preparation for the work days.

Yes, it can attack any organ.

Yes. Many have had children.