Sarcoidosis Causes
Health Encyclopedia: Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown cause in which inflammation occurs in the lymph nodes, lungs, liver, eyes, skin, or other tissues.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The cause of the disease is unknown. Sarcoidosis is marked byabnormal inflammatory masses(granulomas)in certain organs of the body. Granulomas are clusters of immune cells (macrophages, lymphocytes, and multinucleated giant cells). The diseasecan affect almost any organ of the body, although it most...
Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
Hodge Podge World of Medical Information
By Dr. Gross , Health Expert...died quite young of pneumonia at 50 and that he had Sarcoidosis in remission since 2005. ... Read more »
Pulmonary Hypertension - What You Need to Know
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert...as systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, sarcoidosis, as well as other long-standing... Read more »
Male Osteoporosis
By Neil Gonter, MD , Health Expert...disease, HIV/AIDS, immobility, multiple sclerosis and sarcoidosis. Osteoporosis Prevention in... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers Your IBD Questions: Steriods & Antibiotics
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...as well as other inflammatory conditions such as sarcoidosis and Behcet's. The presence of... Read more »
What to Ask Your Osteoporosis Doctor
By Neil Gonter, MD , Health Expert...disease, HIV/AIDS, immobility, multiple sclerosis and sarcoidosis. One should obtain recent lab... Read more »
Health Guide
Infertility In Women: Causes
...the cells that secrete reproductive hormones thus causing ovarian failure.Other causes of POF include sarcoidosis, mumps, some sexually transmitted diseases, and tuberculosis. Women with epilepsy... Read more »Kidney Stones: Causes
...Medical Conditions. Kidney disease, chronic diarrhea, certain cancers (e.g., leukemia and lymphomas), and sarcoidosis put people at higher risk for stones.MedicationsAIDS medications.Over 10% of... Read more »Kidney Stones: Risk Factors
...stone. The doctor will need to know the following:Any previous kidney stone attacksHistories of cancer, sarcoidosis, or small bowel diseaseAny medications being taken, including non-prescription... Read more »Kidney Stones: Other Treatments
...may be causing stones to form. Such disorders include distal renal tubular acidosis, hyperthyroidism, sarcoidosis, and certain cancers. To prevent calcium stones that form in hyperparathyroid... Read more »Urinary Tract Infection: Causes
CausesThe bacterial strains that cause UTIs include:Escherichia (E.) coli is responsible for 75 - 90% of uncomplicated cystitis cases in younger women and in more than half the cases in older women... Read more »
Related News
Toxic Chemical Linked to Obesity
December 05, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A toxic chemical may be contributing to the worldwide obesity epidemic. Scientists recently observed that tributyltin -- a... Read summary »
Drugs Cause Cognitive Problems for Seniors
May 07, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Common drugs used to treat stomach cramps, ulcers, motion sickness and urinary incontinence appear to cause older, healthy... Read summary »
Fitness Levels may Lower Death Risks
May 22, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Exercising regularly may offer more benefits than simply shedding extra pounds or relieving stress. A new analysis reveals a... Read summary »
Overeating, Not Fat, Causes Metabolic Syndrome
May 07, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It was once thought that obesity itself was the cause of metabolic syndrome. But now, new research indicates overeating, and... Read summary »
Corticosteroids Linked to Pneumonia
January 09, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Inhaling corticosteroids to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may cause pneumonia, a new study shows. The lung... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on COPDConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
