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It is thought that sarcoidosis happens because the immune system has gone into "overdrive", where the body starts to attack its own tissues and organs. The resulting inflammation then causes granulomas to develop in the organs.
There are many similar conditions, such as rheumatoid Arthritis and lupus, that are caused by the body attacking its own tissues. These are collectively known as autoimmune conditions.
It is not known why the immune system behaves like this, but research is being carried out to see what triggers sarcoidosis.
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What is hepatic sarcoidosis?
It is sarcoidosis of the liver.
What is the difference between HIV and sarcoidosis?
HIV is a virus and sarcoidosis seems to be an autoimmune disease.HIV is a virus and sarcoidosis seems to be an autoimmune disease.
Can sarcoidosis cause Secondary vasculitis?
Sarcoidosis can cause Secondary vasculitis
Can a lipoma be connected to sarcoidosis?
Perhaps. A lipoma is a fatty tumor but this in not usually seen in sarcoidosis.
What does sarcoidosis on the skin look like?
what does Sarcoidosis on the skin look like and can it only affect the skin?
Should a person with sarcoidosis get the H1N1 and flu shot?
A person with Sarcoidosis not get a seasonal flu shot
How common is sarcoidosis in the UK?
Sarcoidosis is estimated to affect about 1 in every 10,000 people in the UK.
Is there an episode of House where sarcoidosis is actually the disease?
Season 5 episode 22 The final diagnosis is Sarcoidosis.
What is cardiac pulmonary sarcoidosis?
It is sarcoidosis of both the heart and lungs. The heart may show abnormal rhythms on ECG.
What has the author John Guyett Scadding written?
John Guyett Scadding has written: 'Sarcoidosis' -- subject(s): Sarcoidosis
Are sarcoidosis and polymyositis related or does one cause the other?
It appears that granulomata (sarcoidosis) per se does not exert a significant ill effect on surrounding muscle cells. Some times polymyositis leads to a diagnosis of sarcoidosis.
How many people in us does sarcoidosis affect?
not very many. mostly female africans get sarcoidosis. roughly 200,000 in the US.
