Sarcoidosis

It is unlikely that it will cause bleeding behind the eye. The eyes are affected in 15% of people with sarcoidosis. Inflammation of certain internal eye structures (uveitis) makes the eyes red and painful and interferes with vision. Inflammation that persists for a long time may block fluid from draining from the eye, causing glaucoma, which can lead to blindness. Granulomas may form in the conjunctiva (the membrane over the eyeball and inside the eyelids). Such granulomas often do not cause symptoms, but the conjunctiva is an accessible site from which doctors can take tissue samples for examination. Some people with sarcoidosis complain of dry, sore, and red eyes, probably because sluggish tear glands that have been affected by the disorder no longer produce enough tears to keep the eyes lubricated.

No. A more recent theory suggests that Henry's medical symptoms are characteristic of untreated Type II diabetes. He hurt his leg long before old age in a jousting accident and it never healed.

No usually. This can cause tender, red bumps or patches to develop on the skin (particularly the shins), as well as rashes on the upper body.

Yes, if the vertebra is in the lumbar region or the sacral region.

No.

It is sarcoidosis of both the heart and lungs. The heart may show abnormal rhythms on ECG.

yes

Not usually.

You may initially be given a high dose of steroid medication for a short period of time, before switching to a low dose for the months or years that follow. Your condition will be monitored during this time to see how well the treatment is working.

It really depends on what organs are involved. Start with an Internal Medicine doctor and then have her recommend the best.

The two main symptoms are shortness of breath and a persistent dry cough that will become worse with pneumonia.

Perhaps. A lipoma is a fatty tumor but this in not usually seen in sarcoidosis.

If doctors think you may have sarcoidosis affecting other organs - such as the skin, heart or eyes - scans or examinations of these areas will usually be carried out.

HIV is a virus and sarcoidosis seems to be an autoimmune disease.

HIV is a virus and sarcoidosis seems to be an autoimmune disease.

Sarcoidosis is estimated to affect about 1 in every 10,000 people in the UK.

.In the United States.10-17 times as many African-Americans are affected as white Americans. In Europe, whites are primarily affected.Sarcoidosis affects both men and women, although women are more likely to have the disorder.

It might work. What have you got to loose? After the sarcoid falls off, apply Aleo Vera directly from a plant stem, or vitamin E to the raw skin while it heals. You could also try tea tree oil twice a day instead of xxterra.