Hi Kamini - Thanks for writing and sharing your situation with us. I'm sorry to hear about your mom, and that you are dealing with your own health problems. It's good to know that writing helps you to feel better - I feel the same way.
Scientists really don't know what causes sarcoidosis but they believe it's related to malfunctioning of the body's immune system. The disease may possibly be triggered by an infection or exposure to a toxin in the environment. Scientists also believe that some people may be more susceptible to sarcoidosis due to genetic or environmental factors. It is more common in people who are of African-American, Northern European, Scandinavian, and Irish descent. Researchers are still trying to pinpoint the genes and trigger substances that may be associated with sarcoidosis. There aren't any indications at this time that depression or stress would be a direct cause.
I'm going to provide a link to our section on sarcoidosis, as well as some additional articles with information on the causes, symptoms and treatment. The last link is to a directory of US support groups. If you're not in the US just let me know what country you're in and I will see if I can find a group for you there. I hope you will find this information helpful, and wish you well as you continue your testing.
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Hi Kamini - Thanks for writing and sharing your situation with us. I'm sorry to hear about your mom, and that you are dealing with your own health problems. It's good to know that writing helps you to feel better - I feel the same way.
Scientists really don't know what causes sarcoidosis but they believe it's related to malfunctioning of the body's immune system. The disease may possibly be triggered by an infection or exposure to a toxin in the environment. Scientists also believe that some people may be more susceptible to sarcoidosis due to genetic or environmental factors. It is more common in people who are of African-American, Northern European, Scandinavian, and Irish descent. Researchers are still trying to pinpoint the genes and trigger substances that may be associated with sarcoidosis. There aren't any indications at this time that depression or stress would be a direct cause.
I'm going to provide a link to our section on sarcoidosis, as well as some additional articles with information on the causes, symptoms and treatment. The last link is to a directory of US support groups. If you're not in the US just let me know what country you're in and I will see if I can find a group for you there. I hope you will find this information helpful, and wish you well as you continue your testing.
Take care,
Pat
https://www.empowher.com/condition/sarcoidosis
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sarcoidosis/DS00251
http://www.medicinenet.com/sarcoidosis/article.htm
http://www.sarcoidlife.org/
December 30, 2010 - 5:49pmThis Comment
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