Sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Category: General

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Symptoms

Symptoms associated with Sarcoidosis

The following symptoms have been associated with Sarcoidosis in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.

Alopecia

A noncongenital process of hair loss, which may progress to partial or complete baldness....

Integument

Blindness

Blindness is the condition of lacking visual perception defined as a profound reduction in visual perception. ...

Ophthalmic

Chest pain

An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localize...

General

Cough

A sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs through a partially closed glottis, preceded by inhalation....

Respiratory

Dyspnea

Difficult or labored breathing. Dyspnea is a subjective feeling only the patient can rate, e.g., on a Borg sca...

Respiratory

Facial palsy

Facial nerve palsy is a dysfunction of cranial nerve VII (the facial nerve) that results in inability to contr...

Head and Neck, Neurological

Fatigue

A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....

General

Fever

Body temperature elevated above the normal range....

Metabolic

Hemoptysis

Coughing up (expectoration) of blood or blood-streaked sputum from the larynx, trachea, bronchi, or lungs....

Respiratory

Joint swelling

Information about Joint swelling....

Metabolic, Skeletal

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca

Dryness of the eye related to deficiency of the tear film components (aqueous, mucin, or lipid), lid surface a...

Cardiovascular, Head and Neck, Immunologic, Ophthalmic

Proximal muscle weakness

A lack of strength of the proximal muscles....

General

Skin nodule

Morphologically similar to a papule, but greater than either 10mm in both width and depth, and most frequently...

Dermatologic, Integument

Weight loss

Reduction of total body weight....

Growth

Tests

Tests used to investigate Sarcoidosis

Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Sarcoidosis. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.

CBC with Differential

Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...

Sample: Blood

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...

Sample: Blood

Urinalysis

Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....

Sample: Urine

Related conditions

Conditions with overlapping symptoms

These conditions share symptoms with Sarcoidosis, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sarcoidosis?

Sarcoidosis is a health condition described in medical literature. Sarcoidosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

What are the symptoms of Sarcoidosis?

Sarcoidosis is associated with 14 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Alopecia, Blindness, Chest pain, Cough, Dyspnea, Facial palsy. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.

How is Sarcoidosis diagnosed or investigated?

A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Sarcoidosis include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.

Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?

No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Sarcoidosis, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.

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