Sarcoidosis Treatment

Sarcoidosis can manifest differently in each person, depending on the organs affected. Some individuals may experience mild symptoms that resolve on their own, while others may have more severe, long-lasting symptoms. The most common symptoms of sarcoidosis include:

1. General Symptoms:
   • Fatigue: Persistent tiredness and lack of energy.
   • Fever: Low-grade fever and night sweats.
   • Weight Loss: Unintentional weight loss.
2. Lung Symptoms:
   • Persistent Dry Cough: A cough that doesn't produce mucus.
   • Shortness of Breath: Difficulty breathing or feeling out of breath, especially during physical activity.
   • Chest Pain: Discomfort or pain in the chest.
3. Skin Symptoms:
   • Rashes: Red or purplish bumps, often on the shins or ankles, known as erythema nodosum.
   • Lesions: Sores or areas of discolored skin.
   • Lupus Pernio: Chronic, raised, and often disfiguring skin lesions on the face, particularly the nose and cheeks.
4. Eye Symptoms:
   • Redness and Pain: Inflammation causing redness, pain, and sensitivity to light.
   • Blurred Vision: Vision problems due to uveitis (inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye).
   • Dry Eyes: A gritty or dry feeling in the eyes.
5. Joint Symptoms:
   • Arthritis: Swelling, stiffness, and pain in the joints, particularly in the ankles and knees.
6. Other Organ Involvement:
   • Heart: Irregular heartbeats, chest pain, or heart failure.
   • Nervous System: Neurological symptoms such as headaches, weakness, or numbness.
   • Liver and Spleen: Enlargement and potential dysfunction.

Early detection and management of sarcoidosis are essential to prevent complications and improve quality of life. At Millennium Physicians, our team is dedicated to providing personalized care to help manage and alleviate the symptoms of sarcoidosis.