It has also been observed that sarcoidosis is more common on the east coast of the States then on the west coast. It has not been confirmed why this is, but it is believed to be due to the east coast having more industries than the west coast. It could be triggered by a defect in the body s immune system, an unidentified toxic substance, a unknown environmental agent, or an inherited or genetic cause. Dr. Newman has been treating patients of, and studying sarcoidosis for 15 years. It s a scary thought.
Symptoms vary from person to person.
No two are exactly alike. The most common of the symptoms are shortness of breath, night sweats, persistent cough, fever, fatigue, redness of the eyes, skin eruptions, psychosis, malaise, joint pain, vision abnormalities, and lesions of the heart, liver, eyes, and skin. The easiest way to show what organs are involved is with a simple chart. This chart will show the organ involved on the left and the percent of patients with this organ involved. You can also get sarcoidosis in the brain.