Sarcoidosis - Nature Cures®

The cause of sarcoidosis is unknown, but it is thought that biofilm bacteria cause small patches of red and swollen tissue, called granulomas, to develop in the organs of the body. It can develop in any organs but usually starts in the lungs and lymph nodes. The disease can appear suddenly and disappear, or it can develop gradually and go on to produce symptoms that come and go, sometimes for a lifetime.

Propionibacterium acnes (also known as Cutibacterium acnes) is a bacterium that is strongly implicated in the disease. It’s a common inhabitant of the skin and lungs, and it has been found in sarcoid granulomas. Natural antibiotic remedies for the Propionibacterium acnes bacteria

Cashew nuts (Anacardium occidentale)
Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis)
Limes (Citrus aurantifolia)
Moringa (Moringa oleifera)
Poke root (Phytolacca americana, Phytolacca decandra)

Anyone can get sarcoidosis, but it mainly affects people from 20 – 40 years of age. It occurs in all races and in both sexes. Nevertheless, the risk is greater for a young black adult, especially women or people of Scandinavian, German, Irish or Puerto Rican origin. The reason for this has not yet been discovered.

In 10%-15% of the patients, sarcoidosis can become chronic. When either the granulomas or fibrosis seriously affect the function of a vital organ. such as the lungs, heart, nervous system, liver or kidneys. it can be fatal. This occurs only 5%-10% of the time. Some people are more at risk than others but as, yet no one knows why.

Sarcoidosis is usually not crippling. It often goes away by itself, with most cases healing in 24 to 36 months. It is not contagious either.

It is currently thought to be associated with an abnormal immune response. It is not known whether the trigger that initiates the immune disturbance is a chemical, drug, virus or some other foreign substance.

Symptoms of sarcoidosis

The first symptoms can be a cough that will not go away and shortness of breath. It can also show up suddenly with the appearance of skin rashes. Red bumps (erythema nodosum) on the face, arms or shins and inflammation of the eyes are also common symptoms.

Symptoms may also be more general. such as weight loss, fatigue, night sweats, fever or just an overall feeling of ill health.

The lungs are usually the first site involved in sarcoidosis. About 9 out of 10 patients have some type of lung problem, with nearly one-third of these patients showing some respiratory symptoms usually coughing, either dry or with phlegm and dyspnoea. Occasionally, patients have chest pain and a feeling of tightness in the chest.

It is thought that sarcoidosis of the lungs begins with inflammation of the alveoli which are the tiny sac like air spaces in the lungs where carbon dioxide and oxygen are exchanged. Alveolitis either clears up spontaneously or leads to granuloma formation. Eventually fibrosis can form, causing the lung to stiffen and making breathing even more difficult.

Eye disease occurs in about 20%-30% of patients with sarcoidosis, particularly in children who get the disease. Almost any part of the eye can be affected; the membranes of the eyelids, cornea, outer coat of the eyeball (sclera), retina and lens. The eye involvement can start with no symptoms at all or with reddening or watery eyes. In a few cases, cataracts, glaucoma and blindness can result.

The skin is affected in about 20% of sarcoidosis patients. Skin sarcoidosis is usually marked by small, raised patches on the face. Sometimes, the patches are purplish in colour. Patches can also appear on limbs and buttocks.

Other symptoms include erythema nodosum (small red round lumps) to appear just below the skin, mostly on the legs and often accompanied by arthritis in the ankles, elbows, wrists and hands. Erythema nodosum usually goes away, but other skin problems can persist.

Because sarcoidosis may be triggered by an immune response the remedies to correct the immune system should be tried first. See Immune system disorders.

A healthy diet with plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits will obviously help the body heal from a sarcoidosis attack. For remedies for all lung disorders see>> Respiratory disorders

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