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Article Outline - Sarcoidosis-
Definition Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that affects multiple organs in the body, but mostly the lungs and lymph glands. In patients with sarcoidosis, abnormal masses or nodules, called granulomas consisting of inflamed tissues form in certain organs of the body. These granulomas might alter the normal structure and possibly the function of the affected organ(s). Incidence Sarcoidosis most often occurs between 20 and 40 years of age, and is diagnosed more often in women than in men. Etiology The exact cause of sarcoidosis is not known. The disease is associated with an abnormal immune response, but what triggers this response is uncertain. How sarcoidosis spreads from one part of the body to another is still being studied.
Symptoms The symptoms of sarcoidosis can vary greatly, depending on which organs are involved. Most patients initially complain of a persistent dry cough, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Other symptoms and disease characteristics might include:
In some people, symptoms might begin suddenly and/or severely, and subside in a short period of time. Others might have no outward symptoms at all even though organs are affected. Still others might have symptoms that appear slowly and subtly, but which last or recur over a long time span. Diagnosis There is no single way to diagnose sarcoidosis, since all the symptoms and laboratory results can occur in other diseases. The following are the main tools to diagnose sarcoidosis.
Prognosis In many people with sarcoidosis, the disease appears briefly and then disappears without the person even knowing they have the disease. Twenty percent to 30 percent of people have some permanent lung damage. For 10 percent to 15 percent, sarcoidosis is a chronic condition. In some people, the disease might result in the deterioration of the affected organ. Sarcoidosis can be fatal in up to 5 percent of patients. Homoeopathy and Sacrcoidosis Synthesis 9.2.1b - CHEST - SARCOIDOSIS pulmonalis ars-br. Ars-i. Beryl. lyc. Mang-s. nat-ar. parathyr. pin-s. puls. Tub-m. tub. v-a-b. Case History Patient’s name- Gurdev Singh Goraya, Male- 24 years, DOC- 02-09-2007 Presenting complaints Low Grade Fever, worse evening, Investigations- SGPT- 62 ACE (04-11-2007) - 122 (Normal- 08- 52 U/L) Mx- Negative TB Elisa- Equivocal CT Thorax (02-11-2007) - Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy. Bilateral Hilar Lymphadenopathy. Diagnosis- Increased ACE- Negative Mx- CT Findings positive for lymphadenitis = Sarcoidosis Homoeopathic Treatment- First prescription- 05-09-2007 Ars. iodatum 200 weekly Sac lac TDS Second Prescription- 09-11-2007 Much better. Tenesmus, Dysentry, Aphthous ulcers in mouth with much salivation. Merc sol. 30 TDS Third Prescription-21-12-2007 Much Better. CT- Single Subcarinal Lymphnode. Other nodes dissolved. ACE- 99.9 U/L CST Fourth Prescription- 05-03-2008 Almost asymptomatic, cheerful. ACE- 58.8 U/L (Normal Range- 08- 52 U/L) CST Result Resolution of Sarcoidosis, which is considered an incurable disease, with Homoeopathy. All reports attached.
----------------------------------------------- Dr. Rajneesh Kumar Sharma |
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Sarcoidosis
