Sarcoidosis treatment, diet, food, review of cause and natural therapy by Ray Sahelian, M.D. see a list of hundreds of health and nutrition topics
Sarcoidosis is a systemic granulomatous disease of
unknown cause characterized by the formation of noncaseating
granulomas. Sarcoidosis primarily involves
inflammation that produces tiny lumps
of cells in various organs. The lumps are called granulomas because they look
like grains of sugar or sand. They are very small and can be seen only with a
microscope. These tiny granulomas, over time, enlarge and join each other. If
many granulomas form in an organ, they can affect how the organ works. This
leads to the symptoms and diagnosis of sarcoidosis. Any organ can be affected,
but most often sarcoidosis affects the lungs and lymph nodes.
Sarcoidosis is thought by most scientists to be a disorder of the
immune system, where the body's natural defense system malfunctions.
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Cause of sarcoidosis medical
disease
Sarcoidosis may be linked to seasonal, environmental and genetic factors.
Another cause of sarcoidosis may be infection, due to mycobacterial or other
infections. Some drugs may be another cause of sarcoidosis.
Is pollution or exposure to dust and particles another cause? There
is an increased incidence of sarcoidosis or "sarcoid-like" granulomatous
pulmonary disease among Fire Department of New York rescue workers since the
World Trade Center disaster. On September 11, 2001, the attack and collapse of
the World Trade Center in New York City released large amounts of airborne
particulate matter and combustion byproducts.. Since then, an increased risk of
granulomatous pneumonitis and cardiopulmonary sarcoidosis in workers exposed to
dust have been reported.
Diet and sarcoidosis
In some cases sarcoidosis has been associated with
celiac disease, such as a
reaction to certain protein chains commonly referred to as glutens found in
some cereal grains.
Natural supplements, herbs,
vitamins
I was diagnosed with sarcoidosis 5 years ago and am having some neuro symptoms
now and lung symptoms have started to return. I ran across this piece of news
out of Johns Hopkins about amyloids being very high in sarcoidosis cells. In
light of their discovery wouldn’t it be safe to say that looking at curcumin
treatment for inflammation would make sense? I also have Alzheimer’s (early
onset) in my family.
It's difficult to say since we are not aware of such research.
Sarcoidosis treatment
The is no overall medical consensus regarding the treatment of
sarcoidosis. Corticosteroids remain the cornerstone of therapy, but
immunosuppressive, cytotoxic, and immunomodulatory agents have emerged as
potential treatment options for patients failing or experiencing side effects
from corticosteroids. Methotrexate has been evaluated, and there have been
studies with leflunomide, azathioprine, antimalarial and antimicrobial agents,
and tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitors.
Patients with sarcoidosis are at risk for osteoporosis caused by
glucocorticoid therapy.
Outlook for a sarcoidosis patient
The progression of sarcoidosis varies among different patients, ranging
from self-limited acute disease to a chronic debilitating disease that may
result in death. Spontaneous remissions occur in about two thirds of patients,
but 10-30% of patients have a more chronic or progressive course. Sarcoidosis
often goes away on its own without treatment — usually within two to three
years.
Sarcoidosis and depression
More than half of people with sarcoidosis have depression. Depression can
affect one's work, school studies, sleep, and even appetite. Depression is
treatable. Medications and/or talk therapy are often helpful.
Gastrointestinal sarcoidosis
Gastrointestinal tract involvement in sarcoidosis is rare.
Cardiac sarcoidosis
Cardiac involvement is a rare and potentially life-threatening complication of
sarcoidosis. Infliximab may be considered as an alternative first-line therapy
in sarcoidosis with serious organ involvement.
Drug cause of sarcoidosis
Etanercept therapy may trigger sarcoidosis. Interferon could also be a drug
induced cause.
Sarcoidosis natural treatment emails
Q. Do you know how to treat neuro sarcoidosis?
A. I am not familiar with neurosarcoidosis treatment.
I found this site as I was searching the UNM in
Albuquerque regarding the use of chlorambucil for sarcoidosis patients that are
advanced in the disease and steroids are not an option. I am taking large doses
of Benicar to help control the inflammation but my kidneys are in chronic renal
faliure. I am 54 and 3 years ago had a thyroidectomy and they found the
sarcoidosis had destroyed it. Since then we have found it is very advanced. We
tried steroids and I was not able to take it without severe adverse effects. I
suffer from fevers and chilling, partial complex seizures, chronic pulmonary
restrictive disease and i'm on 02, pain in all my bones, weak, lethargy,
depression.
Sorry, I am not familiar with this therapy and I do not have
a contact source.